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Peter Phipps is the Deputy Executive Editor of the Providence Journal. In his 30-year career at The Journal, he has also worked as a reporter, business editor, columnist and Sunday editor.

Featured Statements

William Devereaux
stated on May 10, 2016 in a legislative hearing :

"You can import as many hemp products into this country as you want...but we can’t grow it."

By Jacqueline Tempera • May 22, 2016
Michael O'Neill
stated on April 26, 2016 in a legislative hearing :

"There’s no data that says a gun-free zone has saved lives."

By Jacqueline Tempera • May 8, 2016
Hillary Clinton
stated on April 16, 2016 in a radio ad in spanish:

"She is the only candidate who has stood by our community and immigration reform from the beginning."

By Jacqueline Tempera • April 24, 2016
John Pagliarini
stated on April 11, 2016 in a speech:

"You’re in more trouble if you leave your pet in the car than if you leave your child in the car."

By Jacqueline Tempera • April 17, 2016
Hilary Treadwell
stated on April 6, 2016 in an interview:

"Rhode Island: 3% bigger at low tide."

By Jacqueline Tempera • April 10, 2016
Coalition To Save Memorial Hospital Birthing Center
stated on March 13, 2016 in statement:

"This unit is the only one in the state that strives to implement the principles of Mother-Friendly care as outlined by the national Coalition for Improving Maternity Services Mother-Friendly Childbirth Initiative."

By Jacqueline Tempera • March 27, 2016
Richard Ferruccio
stated on February 23, 2016 in a legislative hearing :

"We do not have an overcrowding problem. As a matter of fact, Rhode Island has one of the lowest incarceration rates in the country."

By Jacqueline Tempera • March 20, 2016
Tony Capezza
stated on January 26, 2016 in testimony at General Assembly :

"In New England, Rhode Island has the second highest number of police officers being assaulted."

By Mark Reynolds • February 14, 2016
Gina Raimondo
stated on January 26, 2016 in economic development report:

"Owen in MA vs. Owen in RI … Advantage:Rhode Island."

By Mark Reynolds • February 7, 2016
Jack Reed
stated on January 20, 2016 in a letter:

"It is rare that a retirement grade determination is conducted for an officer previously retired from the U.S. armed forces."

By Mark Reynolds • January 31, 2016

The data behind DayOne's 1 in 8 claim

By Jacqueline Tempera • May 15, 2016
Chafee declares; Here’s his PolitiFact scorecard

By Peter Phipps • June 3, 2015