The Patriots won a Super Bowl for the ages, the Red Sox are starting to stir in Florida, and the political beat continues to run hot here in the Ocean…
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R.I. Unions Gained Representation of 6,000 new Workers in 2016
Organized labor has faced tough times in recent years as manufacturing has moved abroad, Republican governors and legislators have gone after public…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Life’s Mysteries
Life is so full of mystery and wonder. Isn’t it humbling when four-year-olds ask questions that are so hard to answer? How is it that every spring, like…
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Some Bats Have Developed Resistance To Deadly Fungus
New research from the University of New Hampshire suggests some bat species have developed a resistance to a devastating fungal disease known as white…
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TGIF: 18 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Just another quiet Friday in America, right? Thanks for stopping by as we hurtle into a new area, with lots to watch on the local and national level. As…
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What To Expect From Governor Gina Raimondo’s Annual State Of The State Address
Governor Gina Raimondo delivers her State of the State speech tonight at the Statehouse.
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The Bottom Line: The Ocean State’s Business Climate In The New Year
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week…
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The Pulse: Freelancers Face Precarious Future If ACA Is Repealed
As Republicans prepare to repeal the Affordable Care Act without a clear replacement, many Rhode Islanders are concerned about their future. Freelancers…
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TGIF: 24 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Welcome to my first TGIF column of 2017, and thanks for stopping by. As usual your tips and comments are welcome , and you can follow me through the…
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Mercury Levels in Gulf of Maine Tuna on the Decline
There’s some good news for sushi lovers. A new report finds that over an 8-year period, mercury levels in Gulf of Maine tuna declined 2 percent a year —…