The heads of three Rhode Island universities join a growing list of leaders at higher learning institutions opposing President Trump’s executive order…
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Probation And Parole Reform Clear RI Senate
On Thursday the Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed seven bills that seek a major overhaul of Rhode Island’s probation and parole system. The bills,…
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Providence Mayor Elorza Delivers Annual State Of The City Address
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza touted new planned investments and the city’s increasingly stable financial footing during his annual State of the City…
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RI Mayors Endorse Gov. Raimondo Tuition-Free College Plan
A coalition of six mayors of Rhode Island cities and towns have announced support for Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plan to guarantee two years of tuition-free…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Finding A Safe Space At The Autism Project
Right across from the Johnston Town Hall is the home of the Autism Project, a nonprofit that helps kids with autism spectrum disorder learn to cope with…
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R.I. Unions Gained Representation of 6,000 new Workers in 2016
Organized labor has faced tough times in recent years as manufacturing has moved abroad, Republican governors and legislators have gone after public…
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Senator Reed On NSC Restructuring And President’s Cabinet Picks
Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed is condemning President Donald Trump’s move to restructure the National Security Council. Reed, the top Democrat on the…
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One Square Mile Johnston: A Visit To The State’s Largest Recycling Facility
Virtually all Rhode Islanders have at least a loose connection to the town of Johnston. Almost all of your junk — trash, dried out Christmas trees,…
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Bonus Q&A: Raimondo on Trump, Immigration, Rail Controversy & More
Governor Gina Raimondo joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss her concerns on the Trump administration, as well as a range of other issues, including…
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During Trump Presidency, Colleges And Students Anticipate Changes In Visa Programs
With visas in hand, about 85,000 undergraduate and graduates students from overseas are pursuing their higher education degrees in schools around New…
