House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello wants to eliminate the “Taylor Swift tax” — Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed statewide property tax on vacation…
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New England Governors To Discuss Energy Challenges
Gov. Gina Raimondo will meet with other New England governors in Hartford, Conn., tomorrow to discuss the region’s energy problems. At a private…
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Raising The Profile Of An Undereaten Fish
Fishermen are facing tougher quotas and declining populations for some of the most popular fish species, most notably Cod, a New England favorite. That…
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Habitat Restoration Projects Get Boost From RI CRMC
The state Coastal Resources Management Council has awarded more than $200,000 to nine habitat restoration projects. The projects aim to protect from the…
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Is Climate Change Stressing Out RI?
Natural disasters and extreme weather events cause great physical damage, but they can also take a toll on mental health. That’s the topic the state…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column, recapping another eventful week in Rhode Island. As always, your tips and feedback is welcome, and you can…
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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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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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NOAA Awards $1.6 million To RI Sea Grant Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has infused $1.6 million into the Rhode Island Sea Grant Program. This money will support…
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Atlantic Ocean Currents Slowing Down Due To Climate Change
The average global temperature has gone up over the last century due to the phenomenon known as global warming. But one region in the north Atlantic has…