The fall campaign announcement season is here, bringing us closer to a new year bursting with political storylines. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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As Deadline Looms, Immigration Attorneys Process Dozens Of DACA Renewals
Thursday is the last chance for recipients of the federal immigration program Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals to renew their status. After that,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Would Have Happened In Vietnam Had Kennedy Lived?
Audiences have been watching Ken Burns’ Vietnam War documentary on PBS. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay has been watching too, and this week he…
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TGIF: 23 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Nothing like a long afternoon-into-night at the Rhode Island Statehouse to add a dash of September excitement, right? We’ve got it all covered, so…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Of Raimondo, Immigrants And Road Signs
Political scientists recall a time when elected officials campaigned for office, then laid off the political pitches while they governed. RIPR Political…
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Raimondo Unveils Help For ‘Dreamers’ In Rhode Island
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo announced Monday new efforts to aid some of the estimated 1,200 “Dreamers” in the Ocean State who could face…
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As Floods Get More Intense, Insurance Is Needed More Than Ever. Will There Be Anyone Selling It?
Even before Tropical Storm Harvey and Hurricane Irma hit, the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) was in trouble — to the tune of $25 billion. And…
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Rhode Island Has 3rd Highest Rate Of Health Insurance Coverage For Children
Rhode Island ranked third-highest in the country for the percentage of children with health insurance coverage, according to census data released…
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After Years Of Security, DACA Recipients Face The Burden Of Uncertainty
It’s been a difficult week for people under DACA, or Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the program protecting thousands of undocumented young…