February is black history month, a time when we celebrate the contributions of African-Americans. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says that when it…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy weekend! Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the week on the…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Glimpses Of The Ancient World
On the National Register of Historic Places, the Ochee Spring Quarry in Johnston preserves a record of soapstone bowl-making dating back at least 3,000…
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RI Lawmakers Call For Investigation After Flynn Resignation
Rhode Island lawmakers reacted Tuesday to the resignation of Michael Flynn as national security advisor.
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State GOP Files Campaign Finance Complaint Against Speaker Mattiello’s PAC
A state Republican Party complaint filed Tuesday with the state Board of Elections charges that House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello’s political action…
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Senate Lawmakers Hear Impacts Of ACA Repeal
State lawmakers plan a hearing Tuesday on the potential impacts of the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Health officials, consumers, and insurers are…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Finding A Safe Space At The Autism Project
Right across from the Johnston Town Hall is the home of the Autism Project, a nonprofit that helps kids with autism spectrum disorder learn to cope with…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: One Square Mile Johnston, All This Week
Today we renew a tradition at Rhode Island Public Radio: our recurring series “One Square Mile.” It’s designed to take you deep inside one Rhode Island…
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Study: Limited Economic Benefit To Renovate Or Rebuild McCoy
The multi-million dollar investment it would take to upgrade McCoy Stadium, home of the Pawtucket Red Sox, or raze the ballpark and build a new one on…
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Rhode Island 2018 Budget Preview
Governor Gina Raimondo unveils a new state budget proposal to lawmakers on Thursday. She already revealed one of the signature programs– a plan for two…