Rhode Island Public Radio led the pack at the 29 th annual Metcalf Awards for journalistic excellence in reporting matters of diversity in ways that…
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Motivated By Trump, Progressive Women Start Organizing In RI
This week, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders kicked off a nationwide tour hoping to energize Democrats…
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Poll Says Kent County Residents Closely Divided On Trump
Voters in Kent County are closely divided on President Donald Trump and his policies. That’s according to a new Brown University poll, out Wednesday.
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Awkward Handshakes
Every life has its challenging moments – some of them very challenging moments. Perhaps you were the new kid in the school, or the child of the parent…
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New RI Opioid Prescription Regulations Are Now In Effect
Updated opioid prescription regulations are in effect now as part of a statewide effort to cut overdose deaths by one- third over the next three years.
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Brown University Drops Application Fees For Low- Income Students
Brown University is dropping application fees for low-income students following a student campaign run by student leaders from elite universities.
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RI Women Receive $300,000 In Grants Each For Innovation Projects
Two Rhode Island women, Ditra Edwards and Donna Childs, are the recipients of $300,000 in grants from the Rhode Island Foundation to help improve civic…
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URI and U.S. Navy Partner Up To Help Local Defense Businesses Grow
The University of Rhode Island and the Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport are partnering up to help small Rhode Island defense businesses.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Tamp Down Paw Sox Stadium Debate
Debate rages in Rhode Island over the Pawtucket Red Sox stadium issue. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a good time for all involved to…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There are lots of things cooking in the Biggest Little, even with lawmakers taking off for their spring break. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
