The debate over Rhode Island taxpayer support for a new stadium for the PawSox in Providence has started. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay talks…
Scott MacKay
Scott MacKay retired in December, 2020.
With a B.A. in political science and history from the University of Vermont and a wealth of knowledge of local politics, it was a given that Scott MacKay would become a commentator for Rhode Island Public Radio's Political Roundtable.
As a former political reporter for The Providence Journal, MacKay has spent more than thirty years documenting the ins and outs of politics in Rhode Island and New England. MacKay is married to Dr. Staci Fisher, an infectious diseases specialist.
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RI State Budget Revenues Running Ahead Of Projections
The last budget crafted by former Gov. Lincoln Chafee’s administration and the General Assembly seems to be holding up fairly well, according to the…
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President Obama To Honor Super Bowl Champion Patriots
The Super Bowl champion New England Patriots will be honored at the White House by President Barack Obama on Thursday, April 23rd. The White House said…
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Organized Labor Supports New Paw Sox Stadium In Providence
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Debra Messing, John Chan Win Trinity Rep Pell Awards
Debra Messing, the East-Greenwich raised actress known for her role in the “Will and Grace’’ television sitcom and Woonsocket Jazz club owner John Chan…
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National Endowment For The Humanities Chairman, On RI Roots, And Preserving Culture
The Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities visited Rhode Island Monday. The agency has invested millions of dollars in Rhode Island…
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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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RI National Guard Leader Major General McBride Retiring
Major Gen. Kevin R. McBride, adjutant general of Rhode Island, is retiring in June, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced in a news release. McBride has served…
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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…