The Rhode Island governors’ race is getting underway. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says the campaign’s negative start doesn’t bode well for…
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One Square Mile: Walk A Mile In Ishmael’s New Bedford
Do you have a favorite book? Maybe it’s a novel you read again and again. But has a work of fiction ever inspired your vacation plans? New Bedford is…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The political heat is rising, slowly but surely, as we move closer to election season. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your…
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If Amazon Picks Boston, Rhode Island Could Gain Too
Rhode Island didn’t make the short list for Amazon’s much anticipated new headquarters, but Boston did. Boston is among 20 cities that the tech giant…
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A Faster, Cheaper Teacher Certification To Fill Need In Providence
Providence public schools have announced a new effort to train more teachers of English as a second language.
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After A Moment In The Spotlight, RI Statehouse Christmas Tree Comes Down
The Christmas Tree in the Rhode Island Statehouse will be replaced after its appearance made national headlines. The 25-foot Fraiser Fir appeared to be…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: ‘Twas The Night Before Christmas At The RI Statehouse
As we near the end of 2017, Rhode Island Public Radio Political Analyst Scott MacKay has been reflecting on the year in politics and the year ahead….
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The Other Side Of Roxham Road: Canada Grapples With Border Refugees
Washington D.C. has ended a temporary residency program for almost 60,000 Haitians allowed to legally enter the United States following an earthquake in…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: What War On Christmas?
The holiday season is in full swing. The Christmas lights are up, the eggnog is in the fridge and the TV Pundits are talking about the “War on Christmas…
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Bonus Q&A: Flanders On Trump, Dreamers, Safety Net Programs & More
Republican U.S. Senate candidate Robert Flanders joins Bonus Q&A to talk about his campaign, along with his view of President Trump, safety net…
