
James Baumgartner
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1 week ago |
thepublicsradio.org | Luis Hernandez |James Baumgartner |Joe Tasca |Mareva Lindo
One in three Rhode Islanders depend on Medicaid. That’s why there’s grave concern if the Senate passes Trump’s budget plan, which includes massive cuts to the health insurance program. We’ll talk about what’s at stake with Rhode Island representative Gabe Amo. Also, RIPTA officials are facing a $33 million deficit. Lawmakers in the General Assembly need to pass a budget with the money to fill that gap, or cut bus lines and schedules throughout the state.
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1 week ago |
thepublicsradio.org | James Baumgartner |Ian Donnis
TranscriptThis transcript has been edited for clarityIan Donnis: Governor Dan McKee, thanks for sitting down with us. Gov. Dan McKee: Well thank you for having me and I appreciate the opportunity. Donnis: We’re coming up on June, the month when the General Assembly usually passes a new state budget. There’s a lot of uncertainty because of the Trump administration and potential cuts to Medicaid, food, nutrition benefits, and other programs.
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2 weeks ago |
thepublicsradio.org | James Baumgartner |Joe Tasca |Mareva Lindo
Rhode Island College recently announced it will cut 20 degree programs this fall, mostly in the humanities. We’ll hear from a professor and student at RIC who say the cuts are short-sighted, and were done with little input from faculty or students. And did the Rhode Island Department of Transportation miss the warning signs about the Washington Bridge? Our reporters talked with engineers who say that critical components deserved special attention years before the closure.
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1 month ago |
thepublicsradio.org | Luis Hernandez |Alex Nunes |James Baumgartner
Earlier this week Woonsocket city leaders followed the actions of many communities across the country. They voted to fine people who camp out on city property. . One unhoused advocacy group says the fines that are part of a new city law will make things even harder for those struggling to find shelter. Also, Rhode Island PBS is shining a light on youth mental health. We’ll talk with one of their contributors about the effect violence has on mental health.
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1 month ago |
thepublicsradio.org | Luis Hernandez |Mareva Lindo |Joe Tasca |James Baumgartner
U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner has been taking to the House floor to protest President Trump’s cuts to funding for life-saving food for malnourished children. We talk with him about that, and some of the ways Rhode Island has been impacted by the president’s first few months in office. Also, State Senator Tiara Mack is against Providence Mayor Brett Smiley’s efforts to raise property taxes. She says there are better ways to raise the much-needed revenue for the city.
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