Some Housatonic River advocates say they wish the EPA’s cleanup plan called for digging up more PCBs. PCBs are a man-made toxin, which was manufactured…
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RhodyVotes ’16: What’s On My Ballot?
A guide to what’s on your ballot this year. This is a general presidential election year, meaning the top choice on your ballot is for president of the…
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Ken Block Endorses Frias; Brendan Doherty Sides With Mattiello
Former GOP gubernatorial candidate Ken Block on Monday endorsed Steven Frias, describing Frias as someone who will bring greater change to the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What RI Democrats And Republicans Can Learn From A Caustic Campaign
The days are dwindling in the most caustic presidential campaign in modern history. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders if we can learn some…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week that begins with 38 Studios and ends with a yoga pants dispute in Barrington. But that’s why Rhode Island is the gift that keeps…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat after taking most of last week off. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Local Republicans Not Worried Trump Comments Will Have Local Ballot Backlash
Lewd comments made by Trump 11 years ago have led some congressional Republicans to back away from the GOP nominee. The head of the state Republican…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Rhode Islander Behind The Presidential Release Of Tax Returns
Ever wonder why presidential candidates should release their tax returns? RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay offers some views from a distinctly Rhode…
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The Pulse: Clinton And Trump, What About Health Care?
The presidential candidates debated for the first time Monday night, and health care barely got a mention. Health care hasn’t exactly been in the…
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NRA Endorsements Mostly Support General Assembly Incumbents
The National Rifle Association’s Political Victory Fund is using its general election endorsements to mostly support General Assembly incumbents,…