So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but can the city afford…
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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…
A Providence Trolley? Seriously Mayor Elorza?
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but…. Wouldn’t it be…
David Axelrod’s Insights On Patrick Kennedy
David Axelrod’s fine and quite well-written new political memoir entitled `Believer: My Forty Years In Politics’ has some interesting insights on…
Providence College Professor Hirsch, Hotel workers win Richard Walton Awards
The Red Bandana Fund, which honors the legacy of social activist and journalist Richard Walton, has chosen to bestow the annual Red Bandana awards to…
TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Time To Regulate Pot Like Booze?
A push to legalize marijuana – once again – has returned to the Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what has become a perennial issue…
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…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Tiverton Casino: A Necessary Evil?
So Twin River’s parent company wants to build a new casino in Tiverton. The idea is likely to raise a few eyebrows, but RIPR political analyst Scott…
Tiverton Casino a Neccesary Evil
So Twin River’s parent company wants to build a new casino in Tiverton. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay explains why this has to be done. There are…
