The Value of Knowing
Research That Drives Better Government
RIPEC's Annual Meeting
Please Join Us
Monday, October 19, 2026
Join us for RIPEC’s 83rd Annual Meeting, bringing together leaders from across Rhode Island’s business, government, and civic communities for an evening of conversation, connection, and a look at RIPEC’s work over the past year.
Featuring Jonathan Martin of POLITICO in conversation with Edward Fitzpatrick of The Boston Globe Rhode Island on the upcoming midterm elections.
Meet our featured speakers below. ↓
Featuring Jonathan Martin of POLITICO in conversation with Edward Fitzpatrick of The Boston Globe Rhode Island on the upcoming midterm elections.
Meet our featured speakers below. ↓
If you have difficulties registering, please reach out to Loretta Kennedy at [email protected]
Location
Crowne Plaza
Warwick, Rhode Island
Warwick, Rhode Island
Date & Time
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Monday, October 19, 2026
THE VALUE OF KNOWING
Research that drives better government.
Good policy starts with good information. RIPEC provides independent research and analysis that helps Rhode Islanders better understand the issues affecting our state, how public dollars are invested, and the impact of decisions being made on their behalf.
That work gives policymakers, business leaders, and community leaders credible information to help guide decisions, while giving the public greater insight into the government policies and spending decisions shaping Rhode Island.
The value of RIPEC isn't simply knowing the facts. It’s what Rhode Island can do with them.
WHAT’S AHEAD IN AMERICAN POLITICS?
Jonathan Martin joins Boston Globe Rhode Island reporter Edward Fitzpatrick for a conversation on the political landscape heading into the midterm elections.
JONATHAN MARTIN
Politics Bureau Chief & Senior Political Columnist, POLITICO
Jonathan Martin is a distinguished political journalist renowned for his incisive coverage that spans from the corridors of power in Washington, D.C., to the campaign trails across America. As POLITICO's bureau chief and senior political columnist, he is celebrated for delivering the inside scoop on White House dynamics, Capitol Hill maneuvering, and national elections. Martin's reporting is underpinned by deep-rooted connections to key political figures and insiders on both sides of the aisle, offering unparalleled insights into American politics at the highest levels.
EDWARD FITZPATRICK
Reporter, Boston Globe Rhode Island
Edward Fitzpatrick has been covering Rhode Island for the Boston Globe for the past seven years and hosting the award-winning Rhode Island Report podcast for the past five years. He worked for The Providence Journal for 16 years, including eight years as the political columnist and six years covering the courts. He was also a reporter at the Albany Times Union and city editor at The Saratogian. He is a New England First Amendment Coalition board member. He is a Rhode Island native who graduated from Syracuse University and now lives in Providence.
Schedule
5:00 PM
Reception
6:00 PM
Dinner and Program