Alisha Pina, a member of The Providence Journal’s Statehouse bureau, a long-serving staffer, and the only reporter of color on the ProJo’s staff, is…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Assembly Leaders, Raimondo To Forge Tuition Compromise
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s signature plan for free tuition at Rhode Island public colleges has generated opposition. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet week in Rhode Island politics, right? Lots to chew on here, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Burrillville Power Plant Faces New Legal Hurdles, Opposition Over Sale Of Water
The gas-fired power plant that Invenergy wants to build in Burrillville faces more legal hurdles this week.
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RIDOT Drops Plans For Hopkinton Welcome Center
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation has dropped its proposal for a transit center along Interstate 95 in Hopkinton.
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Winter will fade away one of these days, right? In the meanwhile, we can celebrate St. Patrick’s Day and St. Joseph’s Day while continuing to plumb the…
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Providence City Council Schedules May 2 Election For Possible Recall Of Kevin Jackson
With six councilors absent, the Providence City Council on Monday voted, 9-0, to schedule a May 2 recall election of Ward 3 Councilor Kevin Jackson.
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Lots of sharp elbows and ill feeling in Rhode Island this week. We’ll delve deeper, so thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are…
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Recall Vote For Councilman Kevin Jackson Experiencing Delays
In Providence, Ward 3 residents want a recall election for City Councilman Kevin Jackson, but that recall election may not happen without action by the…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…