For workers and unions, there hasn’t been much to celebrate on Labor Day in recent years. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says things may finally…
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Brown University Stance Raises New Questions on PawSox Stadium
The potential cost of buying Brown University-owned land for a PawSox stadium is raising questions about the feasibility of the project, a team…
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2015: A Bad Year For River Herring
Fisheries managers and conservationists are concerned about this year’s sharp drop in migrating river herring at most river runs in the state. Some…
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PawSox Stadium Vs Superman Building: The Battle Over Public Subsidies
A proposed ballpark for the PawSox in Providence and the vacant so-called Superman Building might seem to have little in common. Yet both raise…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Old stories have a way of cycling back into the news in Rhode Island, and this otherwise quiet week was a case in point. So thanks for stopping by for…
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Providence Public Pools Closed Days Before Season’s End
The city of Providence has closed all of its public pools, just days before they were supposed to shut down for the season. The closures come during a…
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Children In Crisis: Home Visiting Aims To Prevent Child Abuse And Neglect
For the past week, we’ve been focusing on “Children in Crisis,” our series about Rhode Island’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families. The agency…
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Plainridge Slot Parlor Not Having Big Impact On Twin River
Rhode Island’s largest legal gambling venue, Twin River Casino, is so far fending off a challenge to its gambling revenue from a new competitor, the…
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More Forestland Along Narrow River Protected
The Rhode Island chapter of The Nature Conservancy has acquired more than 160 acres along the Narrow River in North Kingstown. It’s the group’s largest…
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Children In Crisis: Struggling To Recruit Enough Foster Families
Rhode Island doesn’t have enough foster families to meet a growing need. That’s one reason the Department of Children, Youth, and Families places a high…