Scott Avedisian is leaving after nearly two decades as Warwick’s mayor. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay caught up with Avedisian last week on his…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The May Revenue Estimating Conference is in the books, signaling the beginning of the end of the legislative session, and all the excitement that comes…
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Bonus Q&A: Bell On Trump, RI Incentives, Taking On Mattiello & More
Rhode Island Republican Chairman Brandon Bell joins Bonus Q&A to discuss a range of issues, including how local Republican candidates will be…
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Political Roundtable: Bell On Iran, GOP Outlook On Smith Hill & The Race For Governor
The leader of Rhode Island’s Republican Party, Brandon Bell, on the intensifying race for governor, President Trump’s move to take the U.S. out of the…
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New England ACLU Chapters Sue Feds For Immigration Enforcement Information
The northern New England chapters of the American Civil Liberties Union want to know more about immigration enforcement in the region. They say their…
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RI Washington, D.C. Democrats Slam Trump Iran Decision, Flanders Offers Praise
Rhode Island’s all Democratic Washington, D.C. delegation criticized President Donald Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Iran…
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RI Businesses Look At Economic Conditions Under President Trump
The economy is staying steady. That’s the opinion of some business leaders in the Ocean State. A new survey, conducted by The Greater Providence Chamber…
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RI Explores Creating Safe Injection Sites For Opioid Users
At the urging of the Rhode Island Medical Society, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has agreed to explore the creation of safe injection sites in Rhode Island.
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It might be spring, it might feel like summer, but the signals of an intensifying election season are increasingly evident. So thanks for stopping by…
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GOP RI Gov Candidate Fung Unveils Government Reform Package
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung, a Republican candidate for governor, wants to limit state lawmakers to five two-year terms, create an office of inspector…