Whether it’s our grocery lists, travel plans or savings, most of us have felt the effects of rising prices. NPR wants to know how inflation has affected your life and answer your questions about it.
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Four ‘American Indicators’ share their view of the U.S. economy — and their politics
The economy is a top voting issue for many Americans. Four “American Indicators,” people reflecting different sectors of the economy in different parts of the country, talk about their politics.
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Republicans see Latino voters in Nevada as key to retaking the White House in 2024
Former President Donald Trump has pretty sharp rhetoric around immigration. At the same time, he is trying to reach a potentially powerful voting bloc in pivotal swing states: Latinos.
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Cost of living crisis pushing more Rhode Islanders onto the streets
Homelessness in Rhode Island has increased by nearly ten percent over the past year, a situation compounded by inflation and the cost of living crisis.
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Rhode Island stay-at-home order lifts Saturday. Here’s what to expect
The Rhode Island stay at home order will be lifted starting this weekend, Governor Raimondo announced on Thursday.
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Bonus Q&A: Mattiello On Abortion, Guns. RI’s Economic Outlook & More
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello.
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Scott MacKay’s Commentary: RI’s Gubernatorial Race And The Economy
The top issue for many voters in the Rhode Island governor’s race is the economy and jobs. Political Analyst Scott MacKay wonders how much influence a small state’s governor has in a global economy.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Now that we political junkies have spent a year or so obsessing about the Rhode Island primary, there’s just a bit more than seven weeks until Rhode…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: How Will Gender and Trump Play in RI Governor Campaign?
From the Kavanagh hearings in Washington to the Rhode Island governor campaign, gender is proving to be a strong political factor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay sums up Rhode Island’s first governor debate and looks ahead.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It was an eventful week — in Rhode Island and in Washington — so there’s lots of grist for the mill. Thanks for stopping by for my column. As usual,…