Cumberland State Representative Karen MacBeth, who last week changed her party affiliation from Democrat to Republican, announced Monday that she will…
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Former Providence Superintendent To Lead Education Consulting Group
When Sue Lusi said she was leaving the Providence Public Schools to pursue new professional opportunities, she wasn’t kidding. Boston-based consulting…
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U.S. Senate Chaplain To Address Salve Regina Commencement
Dr. Barry Black, the first African-American to serve as U.S. Senate chaplain, returns to his alma mater to serve as commencement speaker at Salve…
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Record Snowfall In Rhode Island After Stormy April Monday
Monday’s spring snow blast snarled commuters during both morning and evening rush hours, causing accidents and spin outs, and set a snowfall record in…
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RhodyVotes ’16: RI Trump Supporters Point To His Business Experience
Local voters will go to the polls in a little more than three weeks, on April 26. As part of our RhodyVotes ’16 coverage, Rhode Island Public Radio…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media (Late Edition)
It was quite the week in Rhode Island politics, and the fallout led to tardy publication of this week’s column. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Gov. Raimondo Needs To Heed Her Own Advice
Controversy over the new tourism slogan “cooler and warmer” put Rhode Island in the national spotlight last week. On Friday, Gov. Gina Raimondo…
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Teachers’ Union Seems To Harbor Doubts On School Choice Bill
The leader of one of Rhode Island’s two powerful teachers’ unions sounded unconvinced this week, following the unveiling of State Education Commissioner…
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Opposition Mounts At Public Hearing For Proposed Burrillville Power Plant
Nearly 800 people showed up for the first public hearing of a proposed power plant in Burrillville. The 900-megawatt facility would be the state’s…
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Dr. Thomas L. Payne, Jr., 1924-2016
Another of the selfless volunteers who made the R.I. Giant Slalom Championships the highlight of the state’s winter sports calendar for decades has died…
