Fallout from Democratic endorsements — including one for a former Republican who supported President Donald Trump in 2016 — continued swirling Tuesday…
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Democratic Legislative Endorsements Upset RI Progressives
Rhode Island progressives are expressing outrage about some of the candidates endorsed in legislative elections, including a man who supported President…
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Local Environmentalists Praise US Senate Farm Bill
The U.S. Senate passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill on Friday, and local environmentalists say it’s better than the version that recently came out…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Summer is here, the General Assembly has adjourned and the political news keeps coming fast and furious. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column….
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Mount Ida Trustees Breached Fiduciary Duties, State Senator Says Senate Report Will Find
A Massachusetts Senate report on Mount Ida College is expected to find that the college’s board of trustees violated its fiduciary duties in its abrupt…
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Who’s Running For Office in Rhode Island In 2018?
The filing deadline to declare a campaign for public office in Rhode Island passed at 4 p.m. Thursday. But final details have not yet been filed by…
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PawSox Debrief: Outlook Remains Uncertain For New Pawtucket Stadium
The Rhode Island General Assembly ended its 2018 session on Saturday. One of the top issues throughout the session was the fate of legislation to help…
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Pass/Fail? Where Health Legislation Stands As RI Lawmakers Adjourn
Some Health Bills That Passed – Or Died – During this Legislative Session:
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Environmentalists Worry US House Farm Bill Could Affect Quality Of Drinking Water
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed its version of the 2018 Farm Bill, which includes an amendment to repeal the Clean Water Rule.
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RI Lawmakers Pass Bill To Put Hospital Operators Under Oath
Hospital operators seeking permission take over health care facilities in Rhode Island will be required to testify under oath to state regulators under…