With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Deep Breath On RI Statehouse Tax Cuts
Cutting taxes is all the rage at the Rhode Island Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why lawmakers are talking about tax cuts…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy mid-January, dear readers. Bad news: winter is far from over. Good news: spring training isn’t that far, and the political beat remains busy. So…
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Bonus Q&A: Aponte on Working with Elorza, Providence's Economy & More
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss his views on how to improve the city’s economy, his working…
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Political Roundtable: Aponte on Tax Deals, the Providence Budget, Raimondo + More
The newly elected president of the Providence City Council, Luis Aponte, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the use of tax stabilization…
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Governor Gina Raimondo Holds First Cabinet Meeting
Governor Gina Raimondo says how to improve the economy was the focus when she held her first Cabinet meeting Tuesday. The get-together included both the…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Daniel Reilly
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We start…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Inaugural week is almost over, and the hard work of trying to nudge Rhode Island forward begins anew with a fresh slate of politicos. Thanks for…
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Political Roundtable: McKee on Raimondo’s Start, the Economy & Boosting Municipalities
Rhode Island’s new lieutenant governor, Daniel McKee, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Governor Gina Raimondo’s inaugural address; his…