House Oversight Chairwoman Karen MacBeth announced Monday she’s leaving the Democratic Party and becoming a Republican since she thinks the GOP is more…
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2015 Residential Foreclosures Down 28 Percent In Q4 From Previous Year
The downward trend in Rhode Island’s once-pervasive foreclosure crisis appears to be holding steady. 1,182 foreclosure deeds were filed during the…
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TGIF: 21 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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Scott MacKay Commentary: On Economy, RI Should Take Cues From Massachusetts
Once again, Rhode Island has a mediocre jobs report. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay ponders the state’s economic future.
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RI Superior Court Judge Hurst To Retire
Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Patricia A. Hurst, a jurist of wit, wisdom and legal acumen, is retiring after 26 years on the state trial court….
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Providence Talks, Early Childhood Education Program, Hits Milestone
The city-led, early childhood education program Providence Talks has enrolled its 500th family. It’s been two years since the program’s pilot group was…
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Policy & Pinot: The 2016 Presidential Election
It’s been a wild and wooly year in presidential politics – and there’s still a long way to go until November.The unexpected success of Donald Trump has…
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Following Brussels, The West Should Prepare For Future Attacks, Says Watson Institute Fellow
A senior fellow from the Watson Institute for International and Public Policy at Brown University is weighing in on the terrorist attacks in Brussels….
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State Police Investigate Zambarano Employees
Two employees of Zambarano Hospital in Burrillville have been placed on paid administrative leave pending an investigation. A spokeswoman for the state…
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Goldman Sachs Partners With Rhode Island For $10M Small Business Program
Goldman Sachs is planting a flag in Rhode Island’s business community. Goldman Sachs is launching a multi-million dollar program to bolster small…
