The Republican Governors Association on Thursday criticized Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo for the use of state funds to pay for a Facebook ad…
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Supporters Urge Backing For Raimondo’s College Tuition Plan; Lawmakers Remain Skeptical
Scores of high school students joined Governor Gina Raimondo in urging support Wednesday for the governor’s proposal for two years of free college…
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Newport Pell Bridge Is Getting An Upgrade
The Newport Pell Bridge is slated to receive a $40 million upgrade. State lawmakers and Department of Transportation officials announced plans to…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Lots of sharp elbows and ill feeling in Rhode Island this week. We’ll delve deeper, so thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Why RI Can’t Put 38 Studios In The Rear View Mirror
38 Studios is the Rhode Island scandal that just won’t go away. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders how the state can put this mess in the rear…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Don’t Turn Local Cops Into Immigration Enforcers
Providence Public Safety Commissioner Steve Pare doesn’t want city police used as deputy immigration agents. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay says…
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ACLU Settles With State Over Food Stamp Delays
The ACLU of Rhode Island has reached a settlement with the state over the state’s failure to provide food stamps on time. The suit argued the rocky…
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EMILY’s List Endorses Raimondo, 20 Months Ahead Of 2018 Election
With more than 20 months to go until Rhode Island’s next gubernatorial election, EMILY’s List — a national group that supports pro-choice women…