Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello said Monday he’s hopeful an agreement will emerge in the near future for a plan to build a new PawSox…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy Friday, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. There’s plenty of news, even in the peak of summer, so we’re ready to dive in. Your tips…
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RI ACLU Calls on Fung to Release Police Report
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung’s response to a police controversy could damage his political prospects, according to Brown University political science…
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Runoff Still Threatens Water On Aquidneck Island
Earlier this spring, we brought you a report from our series Battle With The Sea about the impact of climate change on Aquidneck Island’s drinking water…
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Hyers Signs on to Manage Gubernatorial Campaign in Montana
Eric Hyers, who managed Governor Gina Raimondo’s winning campaign last year, has signed on to pilot what is expected to be a competitive re-election…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: More Wonky Reports About RI Economy
A coalition of researchers from Rhode Island’s colleges and universities have released another round of reports on the state’s economy. RIPR political…
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Political Roundtable: Magaziner On The Pension Appeal, Hedge Funds, And Infrastructure Bank
The uphill battle to improve Rhode Island’s economy, an appeal of the state pension settlement, and the mysterious explosion on Salty Brine Beach. That…
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Political Roundtable: Amy Nunn On Medicaid Reform, Criminal Justice, And A Presidential Hopeful
The future of health care for the poor, a review of Rhode Island’s criminal justice system, and politicking in Vermont…that’s part of the conversation…
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Get Your Summer Read On
Summer in Rhode Island means time to grab a book and sink your toes into the sand, or head out to the nearest lawn chair. For a few summer reading tips,…
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‘My Fair Lady’ At Theatre By The Sea Remains A Classic
When “My Fair Lady” debuted on Broadway in 1956 it was an immediate classic. The “perfect musical” one review said. But how does this oft-repeated…