A bill aimed at securing the federal trust status of the Mashpee Wampanoag tribe’s land in southeastern Massachusetts passed the U.S. House Wednesday. The final vote was 275-146, with almost all Democrats voting for it, and most Republicans voting against it. Lawmakers were supposed to vote on the bill last week under a process that would’ve required […]
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It was an eventful week — in Rhode Island and in Washington — so there’s lots of grist for the mill. Thanks for stopping by for my column. As usual,…
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Patrons Flock By The Hundreds To Tiverton Casino Opening
Tiverton Casino opened to the public for the first time Saturday morning. A crowd came out to explore the new facility. A line of hundreds snaked around…
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Tiverton Casino Cuts Ribbon; Programs In Place For Problem Gamblers
As of September 1, Rhode Island will officially have two full-scale casinos, operating table games like poker and black jack. Twin River Casino held a…
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Prominent Developer Alfred Carpionato Dead At Age 75
Alfred Carpionato, one of the most prominent developers in Rhode Island, died Saturday. Carpionato, 75, served as chairman and CEO of the Carpionato…
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Newport Grand Casino Will Close At The End Of The Month
By the end of the summer, Newport will no longer have a slot parlor. Casino owner Twin River said it plans to close Newport Grand at the end of August….
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Artscape: Oscar Wilde Does Newport
A young Oscar Wilde came to Newport in 1882, on a U.S. tour promoting “Aestheticism,” or art for art’s sake. For this month’s Artscape, we visit…
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CT Casinos Push For Later Last Call
Mohegan Sun and Foxwoods are pushing to keep their casino bars open later. This comes after Massachusetts regulators allowed MGM Springfield to serve…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Be Careful About Jumping On The Sports Betting Bandwagon
The U.S. Supreme Court has overthrown a ban on sports betting. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay looks at the pros and cons of allowing states to…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…