Sen. Jack Reed warns of consequences Rhode Island’s economy could face if proposed federal budget cuts to science and technology research are acted on….
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Driver’s Licenses For The Undocumented Getting Another Shot In Tuesday Hearing
The House Judiciary Committee is expected to hold a hearing on a bill that would allow driver’s licenses for the undocumented Tuesday.
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Providence City Council To Review Procedures That Led To Councilman Jackson’s Recall Election
Providence Councilman Kevin Jackson and five other members have called for special City Council meetings Monday and Tuesday. The meetings aim to make…
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Proposed Plan Aims To Strengthen Underfunded Municipal Pensions
A new proposal from Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner aims to strengthen underperforming municipal pension plans.
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Gas Leak Leaves Unanswered Questions
An investigation into the cause of a major gas leak in downtown Providence Wednesday continues.
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New Report Suggests Ways RI students Can Get Active In School
A new report from the non-profit Rhode Island KIDS COUNT is suggesting ways to get students more active in school.
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DEM To Start Impact Assessment Of Possible Federal Environmental Budget Cuts
The state Department of Environmental Management is about to begin an assessment of the potential effects of possible federal environmental spending cuts.
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Raimondo To Testify At Senate Finance Hearing For College Tuition Plan
Gov. Gina Raimondo is expected to testify before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday in support of her college tuition plan. The rare appearance comes…
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RI Lawmakers Slam President’s Executive Order On Climate Policies
President Donald Trump’s executive order would likely bolster the fossil fuel industry with the roll back of regulations. It also undoes Obama-era…
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ACLU Of RI Says There’s No Legal Basis For Threats To Federal Funding
The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island is urging the state to stand its ground after U.S. Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced the…
