URI President David Dooley joins Bonus Q&A this week to talk about college affordability, the status of Wexford Science & Technology’s proposed…
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TGIF: 19 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Your humble correspondent is back on the beat after taking most of last week off. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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DHS Responds To Critics Of “Botched” System Roll Out
Department of Human Services officials say they’re working with federal agencies to address concerns about the rocky roll out of a new computer system…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Oct. 11
Here’s what’s happening in health in Rhode Island: DHS SYSTEM: Officials report some ongoing problems with the state’s new online benefits system, and…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tuesday’s (predictably) low-turnout primary (surprisingly) punched above its weight in offering a lot of grist for the political mill. So let’s get…
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The Big Switch: The Humble Water Heater As Energy Storage Star
Renewable energy has grown to nearly 10 percent of New England’s energy mix. But here’s the problem: we can’t control when the sun shines and the wind…
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The Big Switch: How A Local Power Project Disrupted A Powerful Utility
A major transformation in the way energy is made, delivered and used is happening right now, and it’s disrupting the traditional business model of…
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The Big Switch: Does Wind Energy Have A Future In Connecticut?
Wind power is about to go big-time in New England, with the opening of the first offshore wind farm in the U.S., located off the Rhode Island coast. And…
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Applying For State Assistance Should Get Faster, But It’s Still Complex
For Rhode Islanders seeking state assistance like health insurance or food stamps, there’s a new system in place. We visited the Department of Human…
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New State Benefits System Goes Live Tuesday
As of Tuesday there’s a new way of applying for state benefits like Medicaid and food stamps, or SNAP. It’s an online application for all Department of…
