Say what you will about Alex Rodriguez, the man has a flair for the dramatic. Friday night at Fenway Park, pinch hitting in the eighth inning of a 2-2…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Regulate Pot Like Booze?
A push to legalize marijuana – once again – has returned to the Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what has become a perennial issue…
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Providence Superintendent Resigns Abruptly
Providence Superintendent of Schools Susan Lusi has announced she will not return for another school year. The announcement comes with only about two…
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Newport Third Graders Lobby For Official State Insect
A group of third graders in Newport hope to convince lawmakers to name an official state insect. The students at St. Michael’s Country Day School in…
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Providence and South Counties Receive An ‘F’ For Air Quality
Hot days last summer triggered high levels of smog pollution across the state, especially in Providence. The city earned an F in this year’s State of…
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Political Roundtable: Elorza on His Budget, the PawSox & Baltimore
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss his budget proposal for the fiscal year starting July 1; the PawSox’…
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Bonus Q&A: Elorza on Snow, Street Cars, Tax Agreements & More
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q+A to talk about his budget; tax stabilization agreements; the search for an economic development director;…
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A Deeper Dive: 34 Initiatives To Change Medicaid
A group of 29 Rhode Islanders, from health care providers to policy experts and lawmakers, has been convening for several months to come up with a plan…
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Providence Mayor Elorza Says He Was Profiled “Countless Times”
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said he was racially profiled by police “countless times” as a youth and young man in Rhode Island’s capital city. “It’s…
