Secular and religious factions are forming over proposed “right to die” legislation making its way through the Senate. A hearing on the proposed bill is…
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Compromise Emerges On Minimum Wage Hike
Lawmakers in Rhode Island’s House and Senate labor committees are considering a compromise this week that would increase the state’s minimum wage. But…
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Raimondo Unveils $1.1 Billion Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Standing under a decaying highway overpass in Olneyville, Governor Gina Raimondo on Wednesday unveiled a plan to improve Rhode Island’s crumbling…
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State Lawmakers Considering Driver’s Licenses For Undocumented Immigrants
Once again, lawmakers are considering legislation that would allow undocumented immigrants to obtain driver’s licenses in the Ocean State. The House…
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TGIF: 9 Questions About Rhode Island’s 2015 Summer & Some Bonus Items
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Mea Culpa: Please see Number 1A (below). We’re breaking from TGIF’s usual format this week to look at key questions facing…
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RI Senate Approves Legislation To Attach Higher Ed Funding To Performance
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would tie some funding for public colleges and universities to their performance. Supporters say…
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Multi-Million Dollar Proposal For I-195 Land Could Bring Health And Science Sector Jobs
There’s a new proposal to develop part of the former I-195 land. The project could bring in long sought-after jobs in the science and health sectors….
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A Climate Chat With Sen. Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse delivered his 100th climate address this week on the Senate floor. He’s inviting people to join him in a Google Hangout video…
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Lawmakers Hear More Testimony On Medicaid, Health And Human Services Budgets
On Tuesday, two Rhode Island House committees will take another close look at Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposed budgets for Medicaid and the state’s…
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Jim Skeffington, PawSox President & Prominent Lawyer, Has Died
James Skeffington, the Providence lawyer and longtime Rhode Island deal-maker who served as the public face of the new ownership of the Pawtucket Red…
