Rhode Island faces a big financial gap as Governor Gina Raimondo prepares to unveil her first budget Thursday. State law requires a balanced spending…
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Sneak Peek: Education In The Governor’s Budget
Governor Raimondo gave a sneak peak of several programs Wednesday that will be part of her budget proposal. She’s proposing $1.3 million dollars to…
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It’s Basketball Championship Week For PC, URI And High Schools
It’s Basketball Championship Week in the Big East, Atlantic 10 and Rhode Island Interscholastic League. Local favorites Providence College and the…
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Experts To Brief Lawmakers On Hep C In RI; Cost Of Treatment Likely To Come Up During Budget Talks
Experts on hepatitis C will present to lawmakers next Tuesday about the disease and how to prevent its spread in the Ocean State. Their presentation…
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Hunting For Alzheimers Vaccine, Researchers Turn To Public
Brain researchers are hoping more Rhode Islanders will enroll in the state’s Alzheimers Disease prevention registry. The goal is to find candidates for…
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Bryant Women In NEC Semifinals; URI Women Awaiting Call
The best season in women’s basketball history at Bryant University continues for at least another game while the rebounding Rams of the University of…
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Researchers Launch Clinical Trial For New Alzheimer’s Treatment
Researchers are launching a new clinical trial for treatments that could prevent or slow the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. The trial is one of…
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Gordon Fox: Financial Problems at the Apex of Political Power in RI
Former House speaker Gordon Fox faces at least three years in federal prison after pleading guilty Tuesday to three charges of corruption. The details…
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Fox Broke Statehouse Iron Rule
Former House Speaker Gordon Fox has admitted that he violated the law by converting campaign money to personal use and accepting a bribe to wire a…
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Alexander-Scott Nominated To Lead Health Dept.
Gov. Gina Raimondo has nominated a new leader for the state Dept. of Health. Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott is currently Consultant Medical Director for the…
