Once again, corruption overshadows the financial and social struggles of Providence city government. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses the…
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RI Congressional Delegation Slams The Passage Of Health Care Bill
The American Health Care Act narrowly passed in the U.S. House Thursday. The bill had received only one vote more than the 216 required to move on to…
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Young RI Dems Help Georgia Democratic Candidate Ahead Of June Runoff Election
Some local Democrats are throwing their support behind Georgia Democrat Jon Ossoff. Ossoff, a political newcomer, faces what will likely be a tight…
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Motivated By Trump, Progressive Women Start Organizing In RI
This week, Democratic National Committee Chairman Tom Perez and U.S. Senator Bernie Sanders kicked off a nationwide tour hoping to energize Democrats…
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Poll Says Kent County Residents Closely Divided On Trump
Voters in Kent County are closely divided on President Donald Trump and his policies. That’s according to a new Brown University poll, out Wednesday.
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Farewell, Rhode Island! Keep Up The Health Care Conversations.
Today is my last day at Rhode Island Public Radio. So I’d like to leave you with some thoughts about health care in the state and my time here. I hope…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
A new baseball season dawns, and the General Assembly gets ready to get down to the nitty gritty. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Members of RI Delegation Respond To U.S. Airstrikes In Syria
Some members of Rhode Island’s congressional delegation are reacting to President Donald Trump’s decision to launch a series of airstrikes in Syria. The…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
More boisterous times in state and national politics. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and…
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RI Lawmakers Slam President’s Executive Order On Climate Policies
President Donald Trump’s executive order would likely bolster the fossil fuel industry with the roll back of regulations. It also undoes Obama-era…