Rhode Island’s two U.S. senators, Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, announced today that they will be supporting President Obama’s Iran nuclear…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Enjoy summer while you can. Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by. As always, your tips and comments remain welcome via idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org,…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political pot keeps simmering as the calendar turns to August. Thanks for stopping by. As always, feel free to send me a tip or comment at idonnis …
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Reed Proposes Eliminating Taxpayer Subsidies for Big Oil
Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I. and Sen. Robert Menendez, D-N.J. are introducing legislation that would repeal government subsidies that are given to large oil…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
TGIF is back in the swing of RI politics after a relaxing summer break. So thanks for stopping by, and feel free to share your tips and thoughts at…
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Elmwood Post Office in Providence To Be Dedicated to Sister Ann Keefe
The Elmwood U.S. Post Office in Providence is being officially named for the late Sister Ann Keefe, a beloved Roman Catholic nun who served for more…
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Hyers Signs on to Manage Gubernatorial Campaign in Montana
Eric Hyers, who managed Governor Gina Raimondo’s winning campaign last year, has signed on to pilot what is expected to be a competitive re-election…
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R.I.P. Chris Nocera
Christopher Nocera, a longtime Providence political operative, Elmhurst neighborhood activist and City Hall fixture, died suddenly last night. He was 60…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Bernie Sanders-Hillary Clinton Presidential Challenge
Vermont Sen. Bernard Sanders has become the leading challenger to Hillary Clinton for the Democratic presidential nomination. Rhode Island Public Radio…
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Providence Celebrates Cape Verdean Independence
After Saturday’s 4th of July celebrations, Rhode Island’s Cape Verdean community celebrated its independence. Thousands of people gathered in India…