It remains unclear if the Pawtucket Red Sox will support the revised stadium plan unveiled this week by House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello.
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Mattiello Backs Revised PawSox Stadium Plan; Debate Continues
With the House Finance Committee set to review a revised PawSox stadium plan on Thursday, debate continues about whether the project is good or bad for…
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Chafee Decides Against U.S. Senate Run In 2018
Former U.S. Sen. Lincoln Chafee has decided against pursuing the post he lost to U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse in 2006.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s Memorial Day weekend, a time to reflect on the sacrifices of others while also looking to summer pleasures. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Fees from RI’s E-911 Fund Have Been Diverted For Other Uses Since 1997
Fees from Rhode Island’s E-911 program have been diverted for other uses since the fees were introduced in 1997. The E-911 program faces criticism from…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Avedisian Bids Warwick Farewell After Nearly 20 Years As Mayor
Scott Avedisian is leaving after nearly two decades as Warwick’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with Avedisian last week on his…
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Bonus Q&A: Ruggerio On PawSox, Providence Water, Line-Item Veto & More
Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the fate of the PawSox stadium plan, Providence Mayor Jorge…
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U.S. Supreme Court Approves Expanded Sports Betting; RI Counting On $23.5M
In a decision released Monday, the U.S. Supreme Court has given the okay for states to legalize sports betting — a move that Rhode Island Gov. Gina…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…