Part 1 of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change” New England is facing a demographic crisis: its people are getting…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and best wishes to all for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Top 10 Stories of 2016
We’re counting down the top 10 Rhode Island new stories of 2016. 1. In the 2016 presidential sweepstakes, Rhode Island voters went with the outsiders…
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Political Roundtable: Aponte On Firefighter Contract & Providence’s Long-Term Obligations
Providence City Council President Luis Aponte joins Political Roundtable to discuss the city’s unfunded long-term obligations; the new contract with…
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Providence Charter School Group Gets Expansion Approval From State Education Council
The State Council on Elementary and Post-Secondary Education voted Tuesday to allow a major proposed expansion of the charter school system, Achievement…
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Providence School Board President On The Potential Cost Of Charter School Expansions
Votes are expected Tuesday on several applications to expand or open new charter schools. The decision at the state Council on Elementary and Secondary…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Dec. 20
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Dec. 20: JOHNSON & JOHNSON : Health care giant Johnson & Johnson plans to open a new…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The ice box of winter is here, and the holidays aren’t far behind. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Advocates See Progress On Healthy Eating In Schools
Since the 1960’s, obesity among children has more than quadrupled, from about 4.5 percent to nearly 20 percent in 2014, according to the federal Centers…
