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The Truth About America’s Record-High Graduation Rate
The national graduation rate is at an all-time high — 81 percent. It was such big news, President Obama touted it in this year’s State of the Union…
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Rhode Island Realtors’ Group Fears Proposed Budget’s Effects On State Second-Home Market
The Rhode Island Association of Realtors is voicing concerns over part of the state budget. The group opposes expanding the definition of a hotel. The…
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The Bottom Line: Tax Incentives For The Vacant I-195 Land And Other Providence Projects
Povidence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week Mark…
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Sarah Andrews And Matt Salit, High School Heisman Finalists, Lead Their Graduating Classes
June is high-school graduation season. Standing at the head of the class at North Kingstown High is Sarah Andrews and at Seekonk High Matt Salit. Last…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekend column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you can follow me all week…
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Basic Research Boosted By Millions In NIH Funds For RI Hospital, Women & Infants
The National Institutes of Health has awarded another round of millions of dollars in research funding to two of Rhode Island’s major teaching hospitals…
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Groups Plant Commemorative Orchard At Providence Park
J.T. Owens Park will soon be home to a small orchard, in tribute to a Providence neighborhood that once existed at the site. A group of local nonprofits…
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Trinity Rep’s Off-Beat Musical ‘Melancholy Play’ A Sweet, Thoughtful Romp
The right of all Americans to be down-hearted once in a while is brought up — and defended — in a new musical comedy having its premiere at Trinity…
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Bonus Q&A: McKee on Municipal Budgets, Charter Schools, PawSox & More
Lieutenant Governor Daniel McKee joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss his efforts as lieutenant governor, legislation restricting charter schools, the…
