The funeral for Mark Weiner, who died last week at age 62, was also a who’s who of local and national Democratic politics.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through…
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Sen. Whitehouse Cautious But Hopeful On Gun Measures After Police Shootings
In the wake of recent mass and police shootings, Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse says Congress may be gearing up to consider more gun legislation….
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, including stories about addiction treatment, intellectual disabilities, medical marijuana,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What Environmental Price For ProvPort, Burrillville Energy Plant Jobs?
The plan to improve the Port of Providence and a proposal to build a new power plan in Burrillville have stirred vigorous debates in recent weeks. Gov….
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Your weekly briefing about what’s happening in health care: opioid legislation, depression treatment, special needs, and child welfare.
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One-Third Of RI House Republicans Not Seeking Re-Election
Four of the 12 Republican state reps in the House of Representatives are not seeking re-election, raising further questions about the GOP’s ability to…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The General Assembly session is over, the budget is signed, yet politics never takes a holiday. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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National GMO Labeling Bill Would Override State Labeling Laws
Leaders on the U.S. Senate Agriculture Committee this week reached an agreement on legislation that would require the first mandatory, nationwide label…