The month of May is here, bringing a heightened focus on Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget and the PawSox proposal. So thanks for stopping by, and feel…
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U.S. House honors late Sister Ann Keefe
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved legislation honoring the late Sister Ann Keefe, a much beloved Roman Catholic nun and social activist on…
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RI Senate President Paiva Weed Wins Susan Farmer Award
The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island is honoring RI Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed, D-Newport, with the organization’s Susan L. Farmer Award. The award…
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Speaker Mattiello Wants to Eliminate the “Taylor Swift Tax”
House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello wants to eliminate the “Taylor Swift tax” — Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed statewide property tax on vacation…
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Medicaid Cuts: A First Look At Where They'll Come From
Members of Gov. Gina Raimondo’s Reinvent Medicaid task force huddled for hours Wednesday to go over nearly three dozen initiatives designed to save…
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To Compete With Mass.,Twin River Proposes Moving Gambling From Newport Grand To Tiverton Location
The parent company of Twin River proposed Tuesday, in essence, to relocate Newport Grand’s video lottery terminals to a new location in Tiverton, close…
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Testimony Begins On Proposed Medicaid Cuts
State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday on several proposals to cut Medicaid spending. Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed budget would cut state…
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Lawmakers Consider Tying University Funding To Perfomance
College professors are raising concerns about a plan to tie state funding for higher education with performance. The proposal calls for targets in areas…
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PawSox: Providence Ballpark Would Cost State About $2M Per Year
The debate over the Pawtucket Red Sox and a public subsidy to help keep the team in Rhode Island began in earnest Wednesday as PawSox ownership unveiled…