One interest group that is already lining up support for a new Pawtucket Red Sox stadium in Providence: Organized labor. Scott Duhamel, secretary…
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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…
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Supporters, Opponents Divided with Providence Ballpark Plan Set For Unveiling
The owners of the Pawtucket Red Sox plan to unveil Wednesday afternoon their proposal for building a new ballpark in Providence. Some observers are…
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Chairman Of The National Endowment For The Humanities Anounces RI Grants
The chairman of the nation endowment for the humanities visits Rhode Island today. Chairman William Adams will be announcing more than one-hundred…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Will A Rising Economic Tide Lift All Boats?
Rhode Island’s foundering economic is again the top Statehouse topic. Political analyst Scott MacKay has some thoughts as we at Rhode Island Public…
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Raising The Profile Of An Undereaten Fish
Fishermen are facing tougher quotas and declining populations for some of the most popular fish species, most notably Cod, a New England favorite. That…
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The State And Providence Scrap Metal Recycler Reach An Agreement
The state of Rhode Island and a scrap metal recycler have reached an agreement through a court order to address pollution on the Providence waterfront….
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Redevelopment Of Providence Waterfront Land Up For City Hearing
City Councilors meeting in Providence Tuesday evening will consider a plan to redevelop the Providence waterfront. They could vote to move forward with…
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Scrap Metal Recycler Scheduled For Court Appearance Tuesday
The scrap metal recycling company on the Providence waterfront that the state is suing for alleged environmental violations, is scheduled to be back in…
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TGIF: 19 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column, recapping another eventful week in Rhode Island. As always, your tips and feedback is welcome, and you can…