Politics

Discovering the Center’ at URI – Today in Rhody

TL/DR - The University of Rhode Island is set to host a symposium discussing US political polarization with panelists including former Congressmen James R. Langevin and Steve Israel, and Reince Priebus, former White House Chief of Staff. The announcement comes amid reports of increasing American frustration with political institutions, with a Pew…
Politics

Financing Bolick and DiCiccio’s DBacks Game Seats

TL/DR - State Supreme Court Justice Clint Bolick and former Phoenix Councilman Sal DiCiccio were spotted with prime seats at a historic Arizona Diamondbacks game against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The tickets were provided by political consultant Chuck Warren, who confirmed that Bolick is in the process of reimbursing him for the seats. While there…
Michigan

Record University Enrollment in Michigan Boosted by Scholarships: Whitmer

TL/DR - Michigan universities report record-breaking enrollment rates with Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer attributing the increase to the Michigan Achievement Scholarship. Last week, Michigan State University (MSU) launched a new financial aid program (Spartan Tuition Advantage) that will cover full tuition costs for Pell Grant-eligible Michigan…
US News

Republicans Consider Next Steps for Scalise’s House Speaker Nomination

TL/DR - Republican House Majority Leader Steve Scalise is facing a test of gaining enough support from his divided party to be elected Speaker of the House. Despite having beaten House Judiciary Chairman Jim Jordan in a secret ballot for the nomination, Scalise has yet to secure the necessary 217 Republican votes to overcome Democratic opposition…