Welcome to July and a brief respite from politics. Happy Fourth of July to all my readers, and thanks for stopping by. Your tips and thoughts are always…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Never a dull moment around here, as the 2015 General Assembly session screeched to a dramatic close this week. Thanks for stopping by. As usual, your…
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TGIF: 21 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by. The legislative year is almost over — the traditional part, anyway — but the political world always keeps spinning. I welcome…
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Senate Education Committee Passes Bill Restricting New Charter Schools
On a 6 to 3 vote, the Senate Education Committee passed a bill Wednesday restricting the growth of charter schools. The legislation sponsored by Senator…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by. It’s been a long week, so let’s get rolling before I fall asleep at my standing desk. Your tips and thoughts remain welcome at…
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Charter School ‘Hiatus’ Up For Consideration In House Committee
UPDATE: The charter school bills have been scratched from Thursday’s committee agendas, according to RIPR Political Reporter Ian Donnis at the…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The pit of winter has settled over Rhode Island, judging by the combination of snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The governor used the recent…
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Ken Block Launches Online Push For Line-Item Veto In RI
Former Republican Gubernatorial candidate Ken Block is making a push for line-item veto power for the Governor. He’s launched a website to drive the…
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Sen. Whitehouse Offers Sharp Critique Of Keystone XL Pipeline Bill
The U.S. Senate passed a bill approving construction of the Keystone XL pipeline Thursday. Rhode Island’s junior Senator Sheldon Whitehouse voted…