Robert Flanders, one of two Republicans running for the chance to take on Democratic U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, is criticizing Whitehouse for backing…
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Sandy Hook Families Push To Hold Gun Maker Accountable In Court
The Connecticut Supreme Court is likely to decide this week whether to allow 10 families of victims in the 2012 Newtown school shooting to sue Remington…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…
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Electric Boat CT Aid Deal To Bring New Work, Waterfront Investment
Electric Boat said it’s poised for a major upgrade of its facility in Groton Connecticut. The company is planning to spend $850 million and hire another…
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Census Testing Continues In RI, As Staff Get Ready To Knock On Doors
Next month, the U.S. Census Bureau will dispatch field staff to households in Providence County looking for residents who haven’t filled out the March…
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New Report: RI Air Quality Is Mixed Bag
Rhode Island’s air quality is slightly improving but still needs work, according to a new report from the American Lung Association.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
One need not suffer from triskaidekaphobia to question Rhode Island’s budget outlook. But lawmakers are heading off on their spring break, and the…
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Reed Urges Trump To Inform U.S. About Syrian Military Action
U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-RI, and two Democratic U.S. Senate colleagues are urging President Donald Trump to make a “clear and compelling case” before…
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Special Coverage: Mark Zuckerberg Testifies On Capitol Hill
The Senate Committee on the Judiciary and Senate Commerce, Science, and Transportation Committee Chairman John Thune (R-S.D.) will convene a hearing…
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RI Elected Officials, Community Groups Oppose Citizenship Question In 2020 U.S. Census
A group of elected officials and leaders of community groups gathered Monday at Central Falls to oppose plans for including a citizenship question in…