Providence police have concluded their investigation into a public bus accident that resulted in the death of a nine-year old girl. Investigators do not…
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Federal Government Awards RIEMA $7 Million For Disaster Preparedness
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) have awarded the Rhode Island Emergency Management…
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Sen. Jack Reed’s 26th Annual Spring Breakfast is April 19
One of the highlights of the spring political calendar is Sen. Jack Reed’s Spring Breakfast . Held every year at Rhodes-on-the-Pawtuxet in Reed’s…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Myth Of Rhode Island’s Generous Programs For The Poor
Rhode Island has long been engaged in a debate about government benefits for the poor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says our state isn’t as…
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Sen. Reed Reacts Cautiously To Potential Iranian Nuclear Deal
Senator Jack Reed is extending cautious response to a potential nuclear agreement between Iran and world powers. Reed is the ranking Democrat on the…
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Pension Settlement Presented in Superior Court; May 18 Deadline for Implementation
The Superior Court judge overseeing Rhode Island’s pension dispute on Thursday wiped out a trial date last month after hearing a special master report…
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Settlement Presented In Pension Case; May 18 Deadline For Implementation
A Superior Court judge has set a timeline to move forward with a settlement in the court case over the state pension overhaul. The agreement still needs…
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Roger Williams University Students Take Up Cause Of Chinese Dissident
A group of undergraduates at Roger Williams University have taken up the cause of an imprisoned Chinese dissident. And in the process they formed a…
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Advocates Call for More Openness in Magistrate-Selection Process
A good government group is supporting a bill that would bring more transparency to the process of selecting magistrates. Magistrates perform many of the…
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RI’s Religious Freedom Law Draws Little Criticism Despite Similarities To Indiana
Rhode Island has a religious freedom law that bears some similarity to an Indiana proposal, that is now raising controversy around the country. Rhode…
