Commercial fishing companies are against proposed changes to the Atlantic herring fishery management plan.
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Medical Professionals, Community Groups Oppose Drug Homicide Bill
Dozens of medical professionals and community groups are asking the Rhode Island Senate to delay a scheduled vote Wednesday on a bill to mandate life…
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Facing A Looming Deadline, Housing Advocates Push To Extend Mediation Policy
If you face foreclosure in Rhode Island, you’re guaranteed a sit-down with your bank, to try and mediate a deal. But that guarantee is set to expire in…
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Recent Human Smuggling Cases Shine Light On Vermont-Canada Border
Over the first weekend in April, U.S. Border Patrol agents arrested 20 people for entering the country illegally in Vermont, New Hampshire and New York….
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Raimondo Touts Jobs From Newly Approved Commerce Incentives
Tax incentives approved Monday by the Rhode Island Commerce Corp. board — including a previously announced agreement with submarine maker Electric Boat…
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RI Biomass Bill Sparks Debate Between Environmentalists, Green Energy Developers
Environmentalists and green energy companies in Rhode Island are at odds over a bill that could advance the development of biomass power plants in the…
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Fees from RI’s E-911 Fund Have Been Diverted For Other Uses Since 1997
Fees from Rhode Island’s E-911 program have been diverted for other uses since the fees were introduced in 1997. The E-911 program faces criticism from…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Avedisian Bids Warwick Farewell After Nearly 20 Years As Mayor
Scott Avedisian is leaving after nearly two decades as Warwick’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with Avedisian last week on his…
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Bonus Q&A: Ruggerio On PawSox, Providence Water, Line-Item Veto & More
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the fate of the PawSox stadium plan, Providence Mayor Jorge…
