http://ripr.org en http://ripr.org/post/wednesday-february-6-2013 <p>A proposal to legalize recreational marijuana and then tax it. Newport becomes a stop on an around-the-world sailing race.&nbsp; These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.</p><p></p><p><br>Do you have insight or expertise on this topic? Please email us, we'd like to hear from you.&nbsp; news@ripr.org<br>&nbsp;</p> Wed, 06 Feb 2013 14:46:50 +0000 Lydia Rogers 9878 at http://ripr.org http://ripr.org/post/tuesday-february-5-2013 <p>House lawmakers consider an e-verify bill for employers.&nbsp; The General Assembly begins hearings this week on the state's budget for next year. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.&nbsp;</p><p></p><p><br>Do you have insight or expertise on this topic? Please email us, we'd like to hear from you.&nbsp; <a href="mailto:news@ripr.org?subject=Comment%20on%20podcast%20for%205feb2013">news@ripr.org</a><br>&nbsp;</p> Tue, 05 Feb 2013 14:31:45 +0000 Lydia Rogers 9811 at http://ripr.org http://ripr.org/post/riedc-overestimated-americas-cup-haul <p>The Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation estimated this summer’s America’s Cup sailing event would pump more than $70 million into the state’s economy. But the actual haul was much less.</p> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 16:00:06 +0000 Kristin Gourlay 9605 at http://ripr.org RIEDC overestimated America's Cup haul