In a letter sent Saturday, the Pawtucket Red Sox’ new ownership requests a meeting with Governor Gina Raimondo “to consider various alternatives and…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Lots of pots cooking, so we’ll keep the formalities short. Your tips and comments are always welcome at…
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195 Commission To Hold Public Meeting on PawSox Stadium Plan
The 195 Redevelopment Commission has decided to open to the public Monday’s meeting with the new owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox, who want to move the…
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Political Roundtable: Mattiello on the PawSox Proposal, Tiverton Gambling and RI’s Next Budget
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the Pawtucket Red Sox’ request for $120 million in state lease…
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Bonus Q&A: Mattiello on Medicaid, Ethics, Legalizing Pot & More,
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello joins Bonus Q+A to discuss the PawSox’ proposal for a Providence stadium; state efforts to curb Medicaid spending; the…
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Speaker Mattiello Wants to Eliminate the “Taylor Swift Tax”
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello wants to eliminate the “Taylor Swift tax” — Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed statewide property tax on vacation…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
After two snow-packed months, the apparent settling of the pension conflict, and Lincoln Chafee’s surprising emergence as a possible presidential…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Truly Independent Scrutiny of RI PawSox Deal
The debate over Rhode Island taxpayer support for a new stadium for the PawSox in Providence has started. RIPR Political Analyst Scott MacKay talks…
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Sports Economists Offer Differing Views Of Proposed Providence Baseball Stadium
Two economists take differing views of the PawSox’ proposal to build a stadium in downtown Providence. One says the plan would bring strong potential…
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Bonus Q&A: Pryor on the PawSox, Economic Development, the Taylor Swift Tax & More
RI Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss the PawSox’ pitch for a Providence stadium, efforts to boost economic…