The latest version of the state budget would cut nearly $1 million from the Rhode Island Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, but most of…
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Grassroots Providence Procession Draws Attention To Water Issues
A group of artists, scientists, educators, and residents who want to promote the health of urban ponds will march in a parade later today in Providence…
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RI ACLU Finds Racial Disparities Persist In School Suspensions
The Rhode Island Chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union is again raising alarms bells about racial disparities in school suspensions. The group…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Another hectic Friday, so we’ll keep the preliminaries short while continuing to welcome your attention on…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For A Rhode Island Pension Deal
Once again, Rhode Island politics is ensnared in a public employee pension controversy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to put this…
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Rep Lally Resigns; Susan Cicilline Buonanno Wants to Succeed Him
Representative Donald Lally (D-Narragansett), the second-longest serving member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, announced his resignation…
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State Reports No Major Glitches On First Day Of PARCC Testing
State officials say the first day of PARCC testing passed with no major problems, although some students have refused to take the test. As of 3:30…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo’s Budget Politics
Gov. Gina Raimondo has proposed her first state budget. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay looks at the politics of our new governor’s taxing and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo's Budget Challenges And Secrecy
Gov. Gina Raimondo is scheduled to release her first state budget on Thursday. Part of the challenge is to slash a projected $190 million deficit. So…