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The Bottom Line: The Effects of an Internet Sales Tax

Dave Fallon and Mark Murphy — Fri, 17 May 2013 18:30:00 +0000

Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio's Dave Fallon for a weekly business segment we're calling "The Bottom Line." Each Friday they look at business news and themes that affect local business and the public.

This week Dave and Mark discuss the proposed Internet tax in Congress and implications for state revenue, sales tax, and brick-and-mortar stores.

When to Listen

You can hear The Bottom Line each Friday at 5:50pm.

Political Roundtable: 2014 Race for Treasurer Heats Up + President Obama's Trio of Controversies

Ian Donnis — Fri, 17 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Pablo Rodriguez joins the Roundtable this week as we discuss the 2014 race for treasurer; Governor Lincoln Chafee's recent judicial nominations; lower-than-expected state revenues; and the trio of controversies facing President Obama.

Future Docs 10: Good Luck, Sarah and Peter

Kristin Gourlay — Fri, 10 May 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Throughout the school year, we’ve been documenting the experiences of two Brown University medical students. They’ve begun their careers at a time when health care is changing dramatically – from where we get care to who provides it and how we pay for it. But our Future Docs Sarah and Peter are ready to dive in. They’re about to begin their third year in medical school, leaving behind the familiarity of the classroom for the new world of the hospital wards.

Bonus Q+A: Kane says Many Suitors Should be Considered for former I-195 land

Ian Donnis — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Colin Kane, chairman of the I-195 redevelopment commission, joins us on Bonus Q+A to talk about development, Providence, and what's next for the land made available by the relocation of Interstate 195.

Political Roundtable: Kane on the Next Steps for the I-195 land

Ian Donnis — Fri, 10 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Colin Kane, chairman of the I-195 Redevelopment Commission, joins the Roundtable this week to talk about what's next for the land made available by the relocation of I-195, debate over the future of the state Economic Development Corporation, and other topics.

Denise Dallaire: Freed After 10 Years in Prison

Elisabeth Harrison — Wed, 08 May 2013 13:15:32 +0000

Denise Dallaire served ten years in prison before being abruptly freed a few months ago by the same judge who sentenced her.

She was convicted in 2003 on a minor drug dealing charge, but because of mandatory sentencing laws in effect at that time, she received a 15 year sentence. When her sentence was reversed, the judge apologized to her.

Ms. Dallaire sat down with Rhode Island Public Radio’s Elisabeth Harrison.

More from Elisabeth Harrison's interview with Denise Dallaire.

Political Roundtable: What's Next for the Superman Building?

Ian Donnis — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Roger Williams University Law School professor Jorge Elorza, a housing court judge in Providence and prospective mayoral candidate, joins the Roundtable this week. We talk about what's next for the Superman Building, growing interest in the 2012 race for treasurer, and debate over investing the state pension fund in hedge funds.

Bonus Q+A: Elorza on Trying to Put Vacant Buildings to New Use

Ian Donnis — Fri, 03 May 2013 08:00:00 +0000

Roger Williams University Law School professor Jorge Elorza, a Housing Court judge in Providence, joins us on Bonus Q+A to talk about housing, economic development, Latino politics, and his own future plans.

Rhode Island Public Radio Same-Sex Marriage Special

Ian Donnis and Scott MacKay — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 17:01:30 +0000

In this hour long special, Rhode Island Public Radio's political reporter Ian Donnis and political analyst Scott MacKay sit down with local observers on both sides of the complex and hotly contested same-sex marriage debate in Rhode Island.

PART 1

PART 2

PART 3

Town Council President: Central Coventry Voters Need More Information

Elisabeth Harrison and Natalie Jablonski — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 11:08:58 +0000

For several months we’ve been hearing news about the cash-strapped Central Coventry Fire District, fighting to stay open during liquidation.

These financial woes seem like a case study for the challenges many cities and towns face, as they try to provide services through a patchwork of municipal agencies.