Rhode Island is likely to lose one of its two U.S. House seats after the 2020 U.S. Census, according to projections by reapportionment guru Kimball W….
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Written Words
Words matter. They matter a lot. Carefully chosen and timely words have the capacity to spark a lifelong romance. Vicious words also can serve as the…
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Providence Charter School Group Gets Expansion Approval From State Education Council
The State Council on Elementary and Post-Secondary Education voted Tuesday to allow a major proposed expansion of the charter school system, Achievement…
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Commentary: Rep. Morgan’s ‘War On Christmas’ Legislation
In this season of peace and good will to all, now comes RI House Minority Leader Patricia Morgan, R-West Warwick, to rip down the mistletoe, knock over…
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College Football: New Year Should Bring New Coach To Bryant
While coaches Jim Fleming of the University of Rhode Island and Phil Estes of Brown shop for football talent these days, Bryant athletics director Bill…
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Audio Postcard: A Holiday Concert At The Rhode Island Statehouse
The holiday concert: it’s a rite of passage for the thousands kids in bands, chorus, and orchestras across the country. By Christmas Eve, more than 3…
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Providence School Board President On The Potential Cost Of Charter School Expansions
Votes are expected Tuesday on several applications to expand or open new charter schools. The decision at the state Council on Elementary and Secondary…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Dec. 20
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Dec. 20: JOHNSON & JOHNSON : Health care giant Johnson & Johnson plans to open a new…
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Scott MacKay’s Favorite Books of 2016
In no particular order, the best of what I read in 2016 and some titles I’m looking forward to in the new year. These thoughts are particularly my own…
