Advocates are renewing a push to legalize driver’s licenses for undocumented immigrants. The fate of the legislation remains unclear at this point. Two…
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Education Leaders Tout Statewide High School Graduation Increase
Rhode Island’s four-year high school graduation rate has improved since last year. The 2015 graduation rate was 83 percent, up six points from 2014. Nor…
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Is Deepwater Wind’s Block Island Project Worth The Cost To Ratepayers?
After years of effort, Deepwater Wind expects to complete the first offshore wind farm in the US later this year. Supporters say the project off the co…
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ACLU Sues Over Providence Ordinance Limiting Student Housing
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is suing the city of Providence over a controversial housing ordinance, which limits the number of st…
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Clash Continues On Best Way To Restore Ethics Oversight Of Lawmakers
A stalemate over strengthening the state Ethics Commission has persisted since a 2009 court decision weakened the commission.
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In Support Of Syrian Refugees, Hundreds Drown Out Opposition Rally
Hundreds of demonstrators packed the statehouse Monday chanting “refugees are welcome here.” The demonstration in support of Syrian refugees included St…
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Gov. Raimondo In Washington D.C. For Annual Governors Conference
Governor Gina Raimondo is in Washington D.C. this weekend. She’s participating in the annual gathering of the National Governors Association. Raimondo w…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Pitchers and catchers have reported to Fort Myers, so glimmers of spring are slowly approaching. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Pushing Bernie Sanders Message
Rhode Islander Tad Devine is the chief messenger for insurgent Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with…
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Second State Sued Over Hepatitis C Medication Access
Medicaid patients in Washington state (a similar suit is underway in Indiana) have sued the state’s Medicaid agency claiming they were denied treatment …
