This month we bring you a special, Thanksgiving Rhode Island Artscape. We take look at the art and the history of the Thanksgiving menu, and how it’s…
congress
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
2015 RI Hunger Report: ‘Need Remains Very, Very High’
The 2015 Status Report on Hunger in the Ocean State is out Monday from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank. The rate of food insecurity in Rhode…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After a mid-November slowdown, politics near and far remains roiled by fallout from the Paris attacks. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
Posted inArticle, Politics
Scott MacKay Commentary: Let’s Prudently Do Our Part For Syrian Refugees
Since the Paris terrorist attacks, Americans and Rhode Islanders have been engaged in debate over the fate of refugees. RIPR political analyst Scott…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Senator Morgan Defends Her Stance on Syrian Refugees
State Senator Elaine Morgan (R-Hopkinton), who attracted national criticism for an email in which she condemned Muslims, released a statement Friday…
Posted inArticle, Environment, Politics
RI Gets Federal Snow Cleanup Money
Don’t be fooled by the recent blush of September-like weather; New Englanders know winter is on the way. In this vein, Rhode Island’s Congressional…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are welcome via email, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
Posted inArts And Culture, Business, Education, Environment, Episode, Health, Politics
Scott MacKay Commentary: Burrillville’s Unconventional Industrialist
Today, Rhode Island Public Radio kicks off a week-long series we call `One Square Mile’ where we focus on one of Rhode Island’s communities. This week…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Health, Politics
TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
How’s that presidential campaign working out for you? Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and feedback are welcome via…
Posted inArticle, Politics
Patrick Kennedy: Mental Health Parity Law Isn’t Working
Former Rhode Island Congressman Patrick Kennedy is in town speaking with the addiction and mental health community. Kennedy has been advocating for…