Photographer Peter Green enjoys bird watching around Rhode Island. But his favorite spot is downtown Providence. Most people are too busy to notice…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The leaves are falling, and fight over truck tolls remains hot and heavy. So thanks for stopping by for my weekend roundup. As always, your tips and…
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New Poll Shows RI Residents Closely Divided Over Future Of The State
A new poll shows that 76 percent of respondents think the state spends too little to maintain roads and bridges. A narrow majority supports Governor…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: 38 Studios Documents Cast Another Pall Over RI Government
The 38 Studios lawsuit disclosures have once again cast a cloud over the Rhode Island Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders when…
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Bonus Q+A: Pawtucket Mayor Grebien On The Future Of McCoy Stadium, City Finances, And Breweries
Though McCoy stadium is home to the PawSox for now, the team’s new owners claim they will not stay there. Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien says he’ll try…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column.
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Biotech Firm NABsys Shuts Down After 10 Years
Providence-based biotech company NABsys has shut down after nearly 10 years in operation. Early investments came from a state-backed technology fund and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: PawSox Providence Dream Field Becoming Nightmare
The plan for a new stadium for the Pawtucket Red Sox in Providence has hit a roadblock. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses how this field of…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s a somber Friday as we pause to remember 9/11 and the lives lost 14 years ago. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, your tips…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Judge Berman’s decision arrives in time to salvage a disappointing sports season in New England, as, meanwhile, the future home of the PawSox hangs in…