Inside a conference center in Cranston, Robert Collington tried to find out what he’ll have to pay for his health plan come January. He’d come to the…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The heavy winds came, lots of Rhode Islanders lost power, and now we’re trying to move on. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s Local Public Pension Mess
Rhode Island state government tackled public employee pensions in a landmark 2011 retirement system overhaul. But RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay…
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Political Roundtable: Rep. Ajello On Statehouse Harassment & Dem. Women’s Caucus
Rhode Island State Rep. Edith Ajello (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable to discuss the issue of sexual harassment at the Statehouse, and how an…
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How New England Providers Are Responding To A Call For ‘Sanctuary Hospitals’
For immigrants in the country illegally, the fear of running into U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agents has made some public places…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The past week has featured a blur of campaign announcements, and Rhode Island’s 2018 campaign season is just getting started. So thanks for stopping by…
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Insurance Premium Hike Hits Hardest On Middle Class
Rhode Island’s health insurance commissioner has approved premium hikes of 18- to 20-percent next year on the most popular plans sold through the state…
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Lawmakers, Environmentalists Concerned After EPA Stops Scientists From Discussing Report
Lawmakers and environmentalists are disappointed in and concerned about the federal Environmental Protection Agency’s decision to stop three agency…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week when a big national story has dramatic consequences in Rhode Island, but that’s precisely what happened this time around with the…