Across the country, teachers have been seizing on this election as an opportunity to bring civics to life in their classrooms. Rhode Island Public Radio…
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Providence Announces $9.5 Million Surplus For FY 2016
Calling it the first good financial news for Providence “in a very long time,” Mayor Jorge Elorza said the city operated nearly $9.5 million in the…
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RI Revenue And Caseload Estimating Begins On Smith Hill With Health, Cash Assistance Programs
On Smith Hill, the heads of state agencies begin briefings on their budgets so far this year and their future spending projections.
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Rhody Votes ’16: With Reluctance And Enthusiasm, Some Sanders’ Supporters Turn To Clinton
Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders won Rhode Island’s Democratic primary by more than 10 points, beating rival Hillary Clinton with the help of grass-roots…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 25
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: BENEFITS/UHIP: State lawmakers grilled staff from the Departments of Human Services and…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s not every week that begins with 38 Studios and ends with a yoga pants dispute in Barrington. But that’s why Rhode Island is the gift that keeps…
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The Bottom Line: Next Steps In Offshore Energy And Health Care In RI
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line. This week,…
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R.I. Unemployment Rate Continues To Lag Mass. and Conn.
Another month, another poor jobs report in Rhode Island. The September unemployment rate remained at 5.6 percent, but Rhode Island-based jobs were down…
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The Pulse: Bringing Mental Health Care To Kids In School
Accessing mental health care can be tough for kids in Rhode Island. There’s a shortage of practitioners and programs and a growing need for care. This…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 18
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: UHIP: Rhode Island’s new benefits system continues to report problems and successes serving clients….
