Hillary Clinton’s campaign manager, Robby Mook, and her director of state campaigns, Marlon Marshall, are slated to travel to Rhode Island Monday to…
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Donate Life, And More Ways to Help Others Live Healthier
In honor of Donate Life month (a yearly celebration of organ donors and recipients), I thought I’d offer a few suggestions for helping someone else lead…
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Providence Journal Alums Capture Pulitzers
Providence Journal alumni reporters scored big in this year’s Pulitzer prizes, which were announced today by Columbia University, which administers…
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The Bottom Line: Will A Rising Tide Lift Rhode Island’s Economy?
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After two snow-packed months, the apparent settling of the pension conflict, and Lincoln Chafee’s surprising emergence as a possible presidential…
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Sports Economists Offer Differing Views Of Proposed Providence Baseball Stadium
Two economists take differing views of the PawSox’ proposal to build a stadium in downtown Providence. One says the plan would bring strong potential…
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Rhode Island Ocean Management Plan Gets An Update
The state’s management plan that zones offshore waters for renewable energy projects is getting an update. The first public meeting for stakeholders is…
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Lawmakers Consider Tying University Funding To Perfomance
College professors are raising concerns about a plan to tie state funding for higher education with performance. The proposal calls for targets in areas…
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Medical Marijuana Program: At A Crossroads?
Several caregivers and patients participating in the state’s medical marijuana program have reached out to me recently, offering to educate me about…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Seasons
No doubt you have noticed how our lives ebb and flow, much like the seasons. Both literally and figuratively we get to experience the wonder of…
