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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Myth Of Rhode Island’s Generous Programs For The Poor
Rhode Island has long been engaged in a debate about government benefits for the poor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says our state isn’t as…
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NOAA Awards $1.6 million To RI Sea Grant Program
The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) has infused $1.6 million into the Rhode Island Sea Grant Program. This money will support…
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Atlantic Ocean Currents Slowing Down Due To Climate Change
The average global temperature has gone up over the last century due to the phenomenon known as global warming. But one region in the north Atlantic has…
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Opening Date Set For First Massachusetts Gaming Facility
A slot parlor in Plainville Massachusetts is set to open on June 24th. Ocean state gaming facilities have been bracing for the competition for years….
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Twin River Casino To Make Case For Onsite Hotel
The House Finance Committee is slated to vote Tuesday on a bill that would clear the path for a hotel to be built at Twin River in Lincoln. The casino…
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Local Officials Gather In Celebration Of Women’s History
Elected officials and local dignitaries will be on hand to celebrate Women’s History Month at Slater Mill in Pawtucket Monday. The event will also…
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Rhode Island’s Unemployment Numbers Down For January
The state’s unemployment rate ticked down in January, compared to the same month a year ago. The rate is now 6.5 percent; the state’s lowest since the…
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RI Road Deaths Decline
Some good news for Ocean State motorists: Driving fatalities are at an all time low in Rhode Island. That’s the word from Atty. Gen. Peter Kilmartin,…