Rhode Islander Tad Devine is the chief messenger for insurgent Bernie Sanders presidential campaign. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with…
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Commercial Health Insurers Must Direct 40% Of Payments Through “Alternative” Models
Rhode Island’s health insurance commissioner is requiring insurance companies to put more money into so-called alternative models for paying doctors. Th…
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Political Roundtable: Bell On Truck Tolls, Providence & The NH Primary
State Republican Chairman Brandon Bell joins Roundtable this week to talk about the state’s new truck toll law, Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza, and the…
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Scott MacKay’s New Hampshire Primary Analysis
The only sure element of the 2016 presidential sweepstakes, in the aftermath of the New Hampshire primary , is that both Democrats and Republicans now …
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Rhode Islanders React To New Hampshire Primary Results
Democrat Bernie Sanders beat former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton by double digits in the New Hampshire primary, and Donald Trump was the big Repub…
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Rhode Islanders Trek North To Get Out The Vote In New Hampshire
Voters head to the polls in New Hampshire Tuesday to pick presidential candidates in the New Hampshire primary. Dozens of Rhode Islanders have been tre…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Budget. Truck Tolls. Presidential Politics. It’s all going on, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are wel…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Tuesday’s New Hampshire Primary
The moment of truth in the presidential primary campaign comes tomorrow as voters in New Hampshire head to polls for the New Hampshire primary. RIPR po…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The inimitable Buddy Cianci passes from the Rhode Island scene, making waves even after his death. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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First Significant Snowstorm Of ’16 Arrives In RI
About half of Block Island remained without power as of late Sunday morning due to the winter storm, which pummeled the island with wind gusts up to 75…