The high cost of government in Rhode Island is once again in the forefront, as voters in Coventry dissolve the Coventry Fire District. RIPR political…
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TGIF: 21 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by. The legislative year is almost over — the traditional part, anyway — but the political world always keeps spinning. I welcome…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by. It’s been a long week, so let’s get rolling before I fall asleep at my standing desk. Your tips and thoughts remain welcome at…
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Can Lincoln Chafee Have a Real Impact on the Democratic Presidential Race?
Former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee is expected to formally announce his candidacy Wednesday evening for the Democratic presidential nomination…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Unexpected Gift
It seems almost trite to say that nature is a remarkable teacher. But that’s okay. Indeed, nature is a remarkable teacher. All of us can point to…
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Newport Folk Fest Announces 50th Anniversary Celebration Of Dylan Going Electric
The Newport Folk Festival has announced plans to celebrate this year’s 50th anniversary of Bob Dylan going electric. But details of the celebration…
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Changes To State Standardized Testing Approved
Students in Rhode Island will take shorter standardized tests next year. The multi-state governing board that oversees the so-called PARCC tests, voted…
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Biologists Plan To Continue Tracking Beluga Whales In Narragansett Bay
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration plans to continue to monitor daily the three beluga whales exploring Narragansett Bay. Biologists…
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Official Lineup Of Providence International Arts Festival Announced
The lineup has been announced for the first annual Providence International Arts Festival. Part of the idea is branding the city as a national cultural…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…