Today is the annual Martin Luther King Jr., holiday. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay ponders what we can do to advance King’s legacy in Rhode Island…
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At The Crossroads: The Road Ahead For Hep C
Our months-long series about hepatitis C, “At the Crossroads: The Rise of Hepatitis C and the Fight to Stop It,” has officially come to an end. We had a…
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Former State Sen. Alves cited for DUI
Former State Sen. Stephen Alves of West Warwick has been arrested for drunk driving after an accident on Route 146 In Lincoln. State Police say Alves…
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Bonus Q&A: Aponte on Working with Elorza, Providence's Economy & More
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss his views on how to improve the city’s economy, his working…
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Attorney General Warns Against Patriots Football Ticket Scams
As the Patriots hurtle towards the American Football Conference championships this weekend, the Attorney General’s office is warning fans not to fall…
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Political Roundtable: Aponte on Tax Deals, the Providence Budget, Raimondo + More
The newly elected president of the Providence City Council, Luis Aponte, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss the use of tax stabilization…
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Electric Boat Expects To Hire Hundreds Of RI Workers in 2015
The president of Electric Boat said there is opportunity ahead for the submarine maker. But there’s concern about the future of federal funding. In his…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Joseph J. Solomon Jr.
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
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Block Island Offshore Wind Farm On Track And More Efficient
The Block Island offshore wind farm will produce more power than originally expected, said Deepwater Wind CEO Jeff Grybowski at an open meeting before…
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Brown Alum Galland On MoveOn’s Push to Draft Elizabeth Warren for Presidential Run
Although Massachusetts Senator Elizabeth Warren keeps rejecting the idea of a Democratic presidential run, that hasn’t stopped liberals from trying to…