Governor Gina Raimondo says how to improve the economy was the focus when she held her first Cabinet meeting Tuesday. The get-together included both the…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Daniel Reilly
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 start…
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CFL Recycling Program Keeping Mercury Out Of Waterways
A recycling program for light bulbs with mercury has kept nearly seven grams of mercury out of our waterways in its first four months of operation….
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Inaugural week is almost over, and the hard work of trying to nudge Rhode Island forward begins anew with a fresh slate of politicos. Thanks for…
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The Bottom Line: Job Creation Under The New Governor
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week,…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Behind The Warwick Airport Development Blossom
Warwick has become a Rhode Island economic success story. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what the rest of us can learn from the state’s…
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Political Roundtable: McKee on Raimondo’s Start, the Economy & Boosting Municipalities
Rhode Island’s new lieutenant governor, Daniel McKee, joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Governor Gina Raimondo’s inaugural address; his…
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Interfaith Group Asks Lawmakers: Will You Address Poverty?
Advocates for the poor gathered in the Statehouse rotunda Wednesday to appeal to lawmakers to address poverty as they begin a new legislative session….
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Warming Centers Open Across The State As Arctic Blast Hits RI
Temperatures are plummeting, as the east coast gets slammed by an arctic blast. The state Department of Emergency Management is responding by opening…
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Read Governor Gina Raimondo’s Inaugural Address In Its Entirety
Inaugural Address Governor Gina M. Raimondo January 6, 2015 My fellow Rhode Islanders, it is a great honor to address you today. I am humbled by the…