Mid-September is here and with it a burst of General Assembly activity. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column. As usual, your…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: RI, Mass Should Partner On Amazon Plan
Rhode Island has been hit with some disappointing economic news lately. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things can be turned around by…
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Football Off To A Shaky Start Here
Football is off to a shaky start here in the Ocean State. Rhode Island’s favorite pro team was humiliated in its season opener last week, its flagship…
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Supporters Bat Leadoff In First Hearing On Proposed PawSox Stadium
Supporters of a proposed $83 million ballpark for the Pawtucket Red Sox offered four hours of endorsements Thursday night before opponents got a chance…
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Ocean State Schools Face $2.2 Billion In Needed Repairs
A majority of Rhode Island’s students are learning in facilities considered below par. That’s according to an independent report commissioned by the…
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Conley Says Merit, Not Public Opinion, Will Decide Fate Of PawSox Stadium Proposal
Rhode Island Senate Finance Chairman William Conley (D-East Providence) said public opinion is important, but will not ultimately determine the fate of…
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RI Suspect In Custody After 70-Year-Old Woman Shot In NH Hospital
A 70-year-old woman is dead and her son is in custody after New Hampshire police responded to reports of an active shooter Tuesday at the Dartmouth…
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This I Believe New England: Against Daunting Odds
It’s no secret that many people struggle in life: job-related problems, relationship challenges, mental health issues, financial uncertainty. The list…
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Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia Squares Off In Preliminary Election
When he won election two years ago, Fall River Mayor Jasiel Correia was just 23 years old. Now, voters must decide if they want Correia to stay.
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MA and RI Mark the 16th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terrorist Attacks
Commemorations for 9/11 began Sunday in New England with a race in Massachusetts.
