Rhode Island’s two U.S. Senators, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse are pushing to increase the national smoking age to 21. The two lawmakers joined…
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Battle With The Sea: Preparing For The Invisible Toll Of Climate Change
Nearly three years after Superstorm Sandy, some Rhode Island residents are still dealing with the aftermath. And it’s not just damage to buildings and…
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Students, Residents At Odds Over Providence Housing Proposal
The Providence City Council holds a final vote next week on an ordinance that could significantly affect student housing. In a city that’s home to half…
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Pending Portsmouth Ban, All Of Aquidneck Island Could Go Smoke-Free
Portsmouth is considering a no-smoking ordinance that could make all of Aquidneck Island’s public beaches and parks smoke free. The town council voted…
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National Governors Conference Coming Back To RI In 2017
The National Governors Association’s annual summer meeting will be held in Rhode Island in 2017, the NGA announced Monday. “We’re excited to bring the…
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URI: Students Affected By Data Breach Were Mostly Women
New details are emerging about compromised email information from the University of Rhode Island. URI said the data came from a Gmail system used by the…
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Raimondo Heads To New Hampshire For A Little R&R
Governor Gina Raimondo has cleared her schedule for a family vacation. After a busy summer, Raimondo’s office says she plans to spend a few days in New…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Welcome Tourists To Rhode Island
Gov. Gina Raimondo wants to attract more tourists to Rhode Island. As summer winds down, RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has some ideas.
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Case Closed: Hydrogen Gas Combustion Caused Salty Brine Beach Blast
Scientists at the University of Rhode Island (URI) have helped solve the mystery blast at Salty Brine beach. The likely source of the explosion was the…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…