Georgia Rep. Tom Price was confirmed as secretary of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services early Friday morning. After the 52-47 vote, U.S….
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One Square Mile Johnston: Students Reflect Country’s Divide Over Trump
All this week we’re hearing stories from Johnston, the Rhode Island town that flipped the most dramatically from blue to red in the presidential election.
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State Reaches Settlement With Last Defendant In Lawsuit Over 38 Studios
The state has reached a $16 million settlement with Hilltop Securities (formerly First Southwest), the last defendant in Rhode Island’s lawsuit over 38…
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Study: Limited Economic Benefit To Renovate Or Rebuild McCoy
The multi-million dollar investment it would take to upgrade McCoy Stadium, home of the Pawtucket Red Sox, or raze the ballpark and build a new one on…
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Your Weekly Briefing, Health In Rhode Island, Jan. 24
What’s happening in health in Rhode Island, Jan. 24 SLATER: Eleanor Slater Hospital has a new CEO: Cynthia Huether brings 25 years of behavioral health…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo’s College Tuition Plan A Smart Move
Maybe all you have to know about Gov. Gina Raimondo’s free tuition plan is this: Americans with no more than a high school education have now fallen so…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet Friday in America, right? Thanks for stopping by as we hurtle into a new area, with lots to watch on the local and national level. As…
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RI Trump Supporters Expect Bright Economic Future After Inauguration Day
A small group gathered in Warwick at the state Republican Party’s headquarters to watch Friday’s inauguration ceremony for President Donald Trump.