Dan McGowan is a columnist for the Boston Globe. He covers a diverse range of topics including regional interest, education, sports, and real estate, with a particular focus on Massachusetts and Rhode Island. His work has been featured in Inside Indiana Business, Boston Globe Technology, NewsBreak, and WPRI Connects.
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Dan McGowan's coverage predominantly focuses on local government and politics in Rhode Island, with a significant emphasis on educational issues. He frequently cites data and provides expert commentary, indicating receptiveness to pitches from knowledgeable sources who can offer insights into local political developments, education policies, or the impact of laws in Rhode Island.
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“We certainly need the revenue,” House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi said about tolls, noting the money goes toward bridges. “I think we need them.”
Dan McGowan and Alexa Gagosz spent Monday afternoon grilling sources for more information about the six potential locations in three R.I. cities that have been pitched to Hasbro — some have been publicly reported; others have not — and here’s what we came up with.
By: Dan Mcgowan, Edward Fitzpatrick, Alexa Gagosz
“I won’t say I’m supporting it, but I won’t say I won’t support it,” Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said as he and Senate Majority Leader Lawson outlined their priorities for the 2025 legislative session
By: Dan McGowan
This year, 48 of Rhode Island's 306 schools increased their annual star rating, while 29 schools saw their rating decrease by at least one star
By: Dan Mcgowan
This year, 48 of Rhode Island’s 306 schools increased their annual star rating, while 29 schools saw their rating decrease by at least one star.
By: Dan Mcgowan
John Dorsey and John Zilliken are bringing a refreshing sense of urgency and vision to uplift the 1.4 million square-foot facility in the heart of downtown Providence.
By: Dan Mcgowan
After Senate President Dominick Ruggerio said this week that he wasn’t immediately ruling out a ban in 2025, Senator Lou DiPalma, the lead sponsor of the proposal last year, said he believes Ruggerio could allow it to move forward this year.
By: Dan McGowan
Former state representative Peter Wasylyk has been the lead attorney on some of the most high-profile class-action suits in the state
By: Dan McGowan
For the first time since 2021, the state Council on Elementary and Secondary Education will not be considering any new charter schools or expansions in 2025
Did you know Clement Clarke Moore, the author of “ ‘Twas the Night Before Christmas,” had ties to Newport? Here's Rhode Map's annual version of the timeless classic.
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