The number of babies born with exposure to opioid drugs and alcohol nearly doubled in Rhode Island between 2006 and 2013. That’s one of the more…
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Hillary Clinton’s entrance to 2016 race: Is She Inevitable?
Hillary Clinton, the most favored non-incumbent presidential candidate in memory, enters the 2016 Democratic presidential sweepstakes tomorrow in what…
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Raimondo Touts “Lean” Effort to Make Government More Responsive
Governor Gina Raimondo has signed an executive order meant to foster efficiency and innovation through a so-called lean government initiative. The…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Expect the unexpected in Rhode Island politics, right? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome (idonnis…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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Chafee’s Long-Shot Presidential Quest
Lincoln Chafee’s announcement that he is seriously considering a campaign for the 2016 Democratic presidential nomination brings to mind sports…
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Providence VA Makes Progress Reducing Wait Times
An Associated Press analysis finds some veterans are waiting longer than the VA’s 30 day goal for a medical appointment. But at the Providence VA, just…
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Lincoln Chafee Considers Run For 2016 Democratic Presidential Nomination
Former Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee has announced that he is considering a campaign for the 2016 Democratic nomination for president. The 62-year…
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RI State Police Call For Tighter Restrictions On State Marijuana Laws
State Police are raising concerns about the state’s medical marijuana program. At issue is the role of caregivers, who are licensed by the state to grow…
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Development Commission Head Testifies Before State Lawmakers
The head of the panel redeveloping former highway land in Providence says she’s hopeful that new approaches will spark more proposals for the site. I…
