The end of the General Assembly session is coming into sight, summer beckons, and the politics beat remains frenetic. Thanks for stopping by for my…
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Hundreds Of General Electric Jobs Coming To Rhode Island
General Electric is slated to bring hundreds of jobs to Rhode Island for a new GE digital information technology center, starting with 100 in the near…
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The Pulse: Teaching Anatomy With, Or Without, The Body
Medical students have been learning anatomy – by dissecting cadavers – in much the same way for hundreds years. But the method is time consuming.
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TGIF: 10 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. It’s Memorial Day weekend, so it’s a good time to remember the sacrifices of others. As usual, your tips…
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U.S. Defense Secretary Carter Addresses Naval Officers, Tours Facilities In RI
U.S. Secretary of Defense Ash Carter was in the Ocean State Wednesday. He toured the Naval Undersea Warfare Center, and addressed students at the Naval…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Can Rhode Islanders Evah Stop Being So Negative?
New Public opinion surveys show Rhode Islanders are pessimistic about the future. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time for some new perspective. The latest poll from Bryant University’s Hassenfeld Insitute shows just 31 percent of Ocean State voters think the state is headed in the right direction, while 50 percent now say it’s […]
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Baseball is back, and the contact sport of politics continues unabated. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Hoop Icon Bill Walton To Address NE Tech Graduates
Basketball icon Bill Walton, one of only four players in history to win multiple NCAA and NBA championships, will deliver the commencement address at…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: On Economy, RI Should Take Cues From Massachusetts
Once again, Rhode Island has a mediocre jobs report. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay ponders the state’s economic future.
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Citizens Bank Unveils Plans For New Corporate Campus In Johnston
Citizens Bank announced plans Wednesday to build a new 420,000-square foot corporate campus on an undeveloped parcel on the west side of I-295 in Johns…