Once again, a Rhode Island General Assembly member has been arrested.Rhode Island Public Radio’s political analyst Scott MacKay on why the charges…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Lauren Carson
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The pit of winter has settled over Rhode Island, judging by the combination of snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The governor used the recent…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Rhode Island emerged mostly unscathed from the first major snowstorm of the year, although the roads and sidewalks are a different story, in some cases…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Whither The PawSox?
Rhode Islanders have been transfixed lately by snow drifts and the Super Bowl. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to look ahead to…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Robert Nardolillo
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
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Brown Medical School Dean Dr. Stanley Aronson Dies At 92
Dr. Stanley Aronson, the founding dean of Brown University’s Alpert School of Medicine, a prolific writer, advocate for community organizations and one…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Did anything happen this week not involving the New England Patriots and deflated footballs? Indeed. So read on, dear reader, and thanks for stopping…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For Deep Breath On RI Statehouse Tax Cuts
Cutting taxes is all the rage at the Rhode Island Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why lawmakers are talking about tax cuts…