Charlie Baker, a Republican in Democratic Massachusetts, is a popular governor. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, a Democrat in a Democratic state, has…
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Meeting With Municipal Officials, Raimondo Raises Attention On RI Budget Impasse
Governor Gina Raimondo ramped up attention on Rhode Island’s month-old budget impasse by meeting Thursday with more than 24 city and town leaders.
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Dealing with Trauma
Trauma. Nobody wants it, but it’s inevitable that some form of it will show up in our lives along the way. Accidents. Broken hearts. Abuse. Chronic…
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UVM Study Finds Health Insurance Tops Farmers’ Concerns
A new study led by a University of Vermont researcher finds that the majority of farmers say the cost of health insurance is a top concern for the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
So much for summer doldrums. The political beat keeps running hot and heavy in the Biggest Little. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Look To RI & MA Republicans For Ideas On Health Care
Now that the latest Republican effort to replace the Affordable Care Act has failed, RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to resurrect…
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RI Economy Has Anemic Job Growth In June
The latest Rhode Island unemployment data shows anemic job growth, with the unemployment rate inching up to 4.2 percent, which is slightly less than the…
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On RI Governor’s Desk: Voter Registration, Teacher Contracts, And Prescription Database Legislation
Not all legislation on Gov. Gina Raimondo’s desk received her signature. Here’s a brief rundown of what Raimondo vetoed, signed, or allowed to go into…
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Elmer Booze, The Man Behind The Piano At The Newport Music Festival
Behind every great pianist, is a page-turner. And at the Newport Music Festival – which turns 50 next year – that page-turner is Elmer Booze.
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Call For Independent Investigation Of School Sexual Abuse Reporting Gains Traction
A resolution calling for an independent investigation into the handling of sexual abuse allegations at Henry Kizirian Elementary School moved forward in…
