There’s something new at the Rhode Island School of Design in Providence, opening Wednesday June 22. Visitors to the RISD Museum have been unable to use…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Unexpected Gift
It seems almost trite to say that nature is a remarkable teacher. But that’s okay. Indeed, nature is a remarkable teacher. All of us can point to…
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For RI Students Fluent In A Second Language, Recognition On Their High School Diploma
Central Falls High School has just graduated more than a dozen seniors who are the first in Rhode Island to receive special recognition for speaking…
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New Labels Expected To Improve Recycling Across The State
Rhode Island is the first state in the nation to join a national program aimed at using a standardized recycling label. Major corporations, such as…
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Chief Investment Officer Ann-Marie Fink Leaving Treasury For Private Sector
Ann-Marie Fink, who oversees Rhode Island’s almost $8 billion pension fund as the state’s chief investment officer, is leaving Treasury for a private…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Bernie Sanders Presidential Campaign Winds Down
Bernie Sanders campaign for the Democratic presidential nomination is winding down. Rhode Island Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders…
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Senate Passes Budget; General Assembly Ends With Marathon Session
The state Senate passed early Saturday an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, and sleepy lawmakers pushed their final session of…
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Longest Serving RI Republican Rep Joe Trillo Not Seeking Re-Election
State Rep. Joseph Trillo (R-Warwick), the dean of House Republicans, has decided against seeking re-election in the face of a possibly tough Democratic…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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On 59-13 Vote, House Approves $8.9 Billion Budget
On a 59-to-13 party line vote, the House of Representatives on Wednesday approved an $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year that begins July 1.
