Summer is zipping by, with August coming up fast and the September primary not far behind. So thanks for stopping by for the return of my weekly column….
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Bonus Q&A: Frias On PawSox, Fung, Taxes & More
Steven Frias, the Republican running for the state representative seat held by House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello (D-Cranston) joins Bonus Q&A this…
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Political Roundtable: Frias On His Challenge to Mattiello & Statehouse Politics
Steven Frias, the Republican challenging Democratic House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello, joins Political Roundtable to discuss his campaign and its…
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Raimondo’s Approval At 44 Percent In Morning Consult Survey
The latest survey by the Washington tech firm Morning Consult shows Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo with a 44 percent approval rating — up from 39…
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RI’s Official State Insect Dodges Losing Its Federal Protections For Endangered Species
After an effort by Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives to remove Rhode Island’s official state insect, the American burying beetle, from…
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Local Commercial Fishing Companies Support US House Changes To Magnuson-Stevens Act
Local commercial fishing companies are part of a national coalition backing changes to federal fisheries law.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Rhode Island’s Truck Tolls
Truckers are now paying tolls on the Rhode Island side of on Interstate 95. They’ve racked up more than a half million dollars in just the first month…
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Local Environmentalists: Proposed Changes To Fishery Management ‘Could Threaten Years Of Progress’
A local environmental nonprofit is speaking out against proposed changes to federal fishing regulations outlined under the Magnuson-Stevens Act.
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Western Massachusetts Bishop Pushes For ‘Ethical’ Investment In Gun Companies
The Episcopal Church in the United States will start investing in gun companies. That’s after a bishop in western Massachusetts pushed for the move. At…