Politics

Matunuck Oyster Farm

Shellfish Games: Matunuck Oyster Farm’s Fight for Segar Cove

For years, Perry Raso, owner of Matunuck Oyster Bar, has been the face of sustainable, and successful, agriculture, but an increasing number of opponents are asking: at what — or whose — expense?

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Governor McKee Signs Executive Order to Protect Abortion Providers and Patients in Rhode Island

The order protects patients traveling to Rhode Island for reproductive health services from prosecution, as well as the health care workers who provide the services.

Kaitlyn Murray,

Gun Bill

Governor McKee Signs New Legislative Package to Strengthen Rhode Island's Gun Laws

The three new bills place a ban on high-capacity magazines, raise the legal age to buy firearms to twenty-one and prohibit the open carry of a rifle or shotgun in public.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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Rhode Island Becomes Nineteenth State to Legalize Recreational Marijuana

Following the historic vote in favor of legalization by the House and Senate Tuesday, Governor Dan McKee signs the legislation into law today.

Kaitlyn Murray,

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Turning the Tide for Women's Health Care in Rhode Island

Women have historically faced discrimination in access to health care, but a group of local female lawmakers and advocates is pushing back.

Ellen Liberman,

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A Timeline of the Fight For Coastal Access in Rhode Island

Rhode Island beachgoers and waterfront landowners have a long history of battling it out over shoreline access boundaries.

Ellen Liberman,

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Teresa Guaba is Taking Action and Helping to Restore Abandoned Homes

The community consultant and founder of Neighbors 4 Revitalization advocates for the restoration of abandoned properties in the West End and South Side of Providence.

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Born to Run: An Exclusive Look at RI’s 2022 Governor’s Race

Who will be the next Governor of Rhode Island?

Ellen Liberman,

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Does Maria Rivera Have What It Takes to Move the Comeback City Forward?

Inside the life and work of Central Falls' first female mayor, a tough, ambitious Latina on a meteoric political rise.

Casey Nilsson,

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Escape (and Smile) with Ron and Jen’s Great Escape

A new podcast from two veteran Rhode Island broadcasters puts a fun spin on news and current events.

Amy Martin,