Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is slated to deliver his first budget address Wednesday. The capital city is facing a sizeable deficit. The budget hole…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Seasons
No doubt you have noticed how our lives ebb and flow, much like the seasons. Both literally and figuratively we get to experience the wonder of…
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Settlement Presented In Pension Case; May 18 Deadline For Implementation
A Superior Court judge has set a timeline to move forward with a settlement in the court case over the state pension overhaul. The agreement still needs…
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RISD Technicians Strike Over Labor Contract Dispute
Picket lines will be visible outside the Rhode Island School of Design Thursday because of a labor dispute with some workers. The Technicians Union…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Still Winter
Nature can teach us so much about our world, about its glory and its anguish. In nature we find so many lessons about hardiness, resilience, triumph and…
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‘Empty Bowls’ Highlights Local Artists, Raises Funds To Fight Hunger
The Rhode Island Food Bank is hosting a fundraiser Friday night with a twist. The event called “Empty Bowls” lets participants eat soup from local…
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Judge Considering Motions In Pension Case
The judge overseeing the state pension conflict is slated to hear arguments on a number of motions Thursday. The window for voting on a proposed…
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Retirees OK Pension Settlement; Deal’s Fate Still Unresolved
On a roughly 4-to-1 margin, retired state employees on Monday approved a settlement offer to resolve a court fight over the 2011 overhaul of the…
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TGIF: 20 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Happy spring (although it may not feel like it for days, if not weeks), and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Time For A Rhode Island Pension Deal
Once again, Rhode Island politics is ensnared in a public employee pension controversy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says it’s time to put this…
