House Deputy Whip Christopher Blazejewski (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss mixed economic news coming out of Rhode Island…
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Providence Foundation Supports Downtown PawSox Stadium
Citing economic benefits, the foundation’s Board of Trustees have voted to endorse the proposed relocation of the Pawtucket Red Sox from McCoy Stadium…
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Who Will Emerge as the Public Face of the PawSox?
It remains unclear who will emerge as the public face of the PawSox after the death Sunday of the team’s president, Jim Skeffington. The PawSox’…
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Following The Death Of President Jim Skeffington, PawSox Fate In The Air
Jim Skeffington, the president of the PawSox died unexpectedly on Sunday after collapsing while jogging near his home in Barrington. As a Providence…
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Jim Skeffington, PawSox President & Prominent Lawyer, Has Died
James Skeffington, the Providence lawyer and longtime Rhode Island deal-maker who served as the public face of the new ownership of the Pawtucket Red…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
State revenue is up, the Sox are down, and Friday is here. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are welcome at…
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Political Roundtable: Rodriguez on Medicaid Spending, Misuse of Campaign Funds and PawSox
Physician, educator and talk-show host Pablo Rodriguez joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the uptick in state revenue; the battle over…
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Holy Cross Sports Economist Says Triple A Ballpark Subsidies Not Justified by Benefits
College of the Holy Cross professor Victor Matheson, a sports economist, says the economic benefits of the PawSox’ proposed Providence ballpark do not…
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Despite Outside Interest, Pawsox Prefer To Stay In Rhode Island
Despite interest from other communities, the PawSox say they remain focused on moving the team to Providence. New Bedford officials have indicated a…
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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…