Rhode Island Attorney General-elect Peter Neronha joins Political Roundtable to discuss his priorities as AG, his view of the proposed takeover of CARE New England by Partners HealthCare, and whether 2019 is the right time for Rhode Island to legalize marijuana.
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Q&A: Raimondo On Budget, Schools, Providence Pension, Marijuana & More
A year-end interview with Gina Raimondo.
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Test Q&A: Mattiello On RI Budget, Schools, Harassment, andMore
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello sat down for a year-end interview to discuss a broad range of issues, including Rhode Island’s budget outlook, his current stance on marijuana legislation, efforts to keep Hasbro in the state, and more.
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Q&A: Mattiello On RI Budget, Schools, Harassment & More
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello sat down for a year-end interview to discuss a broad range of issues, including Rhode Island’s budget outlook, his current stance on marijuana legislation, efforts to keep Hasbro in the state, and more.
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Q&A: Ruggerio On RI Deficit, Legalizing Marijuana, Fane Tower & More
With the end of the year approaching, The Public’s Radio is sitting down with elected officials to discuss the top issues facing the state. First up is Senate President Dominick Ruggerio. Later this week, we’ll hear from House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello and Governor Gina Raimondo.
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RI Lawmakers Plan To Introduce Marijuana Legalization Bill
As Massachusetts enters its third week of legal recreational marijuana sales, Rhode Island lawmakers could soon consider legalizing recreational use.
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Seekonk Voters Reject Pot Shop Ban
Seekonk voters reaffirmed that they are open to retail marijuana stores setting up shop in their town. Residents voted down a ban on marijuana shops by 704 to 496 in Tuesday’s special election, with turnout of 11.33 percent, according to Town Clerk Florice Craig. The referendum proposed an amendment to the town’s zoning bylaw which […]
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RI Allows Parents Of Children With Autism To Experiment With Medical Marijuana
Could marijuana hold promise for treating autism? Rhode Island is one of a small but growing number of states that allow medical marijuana for patients – including children – with severe forms of autism. But there’s little scientific evidence about the benefits — and risks — of this treatment.
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Scott MacKay's Commentary: Sin Taxes Don't Offer Budget Solution
Rhode Island and Massachusetts state governments are embarked on new methods of raising money. In the Ocean State, that means legal sports gambling, and in Massachusetts, it’s recreational marijuana. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay parses the implications of these developments.
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Sin taxes in RI and Mass
Mass and RI pols seeking revenue via sports betting and recreational pot sales