The Providence College and University of Rhode Island men’s basketball teams have given fans much to cheer about this season. RIPR Political Analyst…
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Neronha Steps Down As US Attorney
U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha is among the Obama-era federal prosecutors who stepped down Friday following a request from the Trump administration.
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Here’s Hoping URI, PC Earn NCAA Basketball Bids
I really, really hope the University of Rhode Island beats Davidson in the Atlantic 10 semifinals Saturday afternoon in Pittsburgh and then defeats…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Lots of sharp elbows and ill feeling in Rhode Island this week. We’ll delve deeper, so thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are…
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Getting Students Into STEM With Help From NASA
Select middle school students from across Rhode Island meet with a NASA engineer Saturday as part of NASA’s Globe Challenge. The program, a…
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Bonus Q+A: Stenhouse On RI’s Car Tax, Free College Tuition, And Crossing Party Lines
Mike Stenhouse, heads the local conservative think tank the Center for Freedom and Prosperity. This morning, he joins our political team to talk about…
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Solitary Confinement On Display At New Providence Exhibit
A group of lawmakers gather Thursday to discuss proposals to change the use of solitary confinement in Rhode Island’s prison system.
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RI Women Who Can’t Skip Work Find Other Ways To Participate In The “Day Without A Woman” March
Protesting Trump administration policies, women across the country are going on strike Wednesday, but not everyone who wants to can afford to take the…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Stories
Every one of us has a story – make that lots of stories – that define who we are. There are those life-altering events during childhood, perhaps our…
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Proposed Bill Would Expand Paid Family Leave
Rhode Island Senator Gayle Goldin and Representative Shelby Maldonado are introducing legislation that would expand paid family leave through a program…
