Massachusetts has it all over Rhode Island in student achievement as measured by test scores. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay points to another public school issue where Rhode Island should catch up.

Scott MacKay's Commentary: Time For RI To Follow Mass. On Teaching Civics

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Change is coming to the Rhode Island Statehouse. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay welcomes Speaker-elect Joe Shekarchi.

Commentary: Meet Joe Shekarchi, Speaker-elect

As the presidential election continues to play out, The Public's Radio political analyst Scott MacKay joined host Chuck Hinman to break down the implications of Tuesday's election results in Rhode Island and Southeastern Massachusetts.

Analysis: How Mattiello's loss could shape RI politics

Election Day uncertainty was once rare. That’s far from the case this week, with the official Election Day upon us. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay takes a pre-election look back and ahead.

Commentary: For Election Day this year, we'll need patience

Each year, the Public’s Radio explores in depth a community, its people and the decisions it faces. In this election year, we go to Cranston. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay ponders the diverse politics of Rhode Island’s second-largest city.

Commentary: Cranston's history is full of political diversity

Rhode Island Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse used the Amy Coney Barrett Supreme Court hearing to rail against anonymous money influencing the nation’s highest court. The Public’s Radio political analyst Scott MacKay explains.

Scott MacKay's Commentary: Time For RI To Follow Mass. On Teaching Civics

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