Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a ban on so-called powdered alcohol. Yes, that’s a thing, and no, it isn’t legal yet in the United States. A…
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Construction Slated To Begin On Solid Median Along Pell Bridge
Construction is slated to begin this month on a solid barrier dividing lanes on the Pell Bridge in Newport. The public has called for a median for years…
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Developer Chace Working To Buy Providence Journal Building
Developer Arnold “Buff” Chace Jr. is working to acquire the Providence Journal Building at 75 Fountain Street, and he expects the ownership of the…
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How Other States Are Trying To Cut Medicaid Costs
In Connecticut, Gov. Dannel Malloy has proposed deep cuts to Medicaid to help close a $1.3 billion dollar state budget deficit. Arielle Levin Becker…
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Rhode Island Educators Prepare For PARCC
Teachers across the country are under fire to increase student test scores and start using tougher standards in their classrooms. They’re also about to…
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Brown University Researcher Examines Impacts Of Tidal Energy Projects
The federal government is investing millions of dollars to harness energy from ocean waves and tides as energy demands continue to grow. (In 2013, it…
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Former State Sen. Mike Lenihan Dies At 71
J. Michael Lenihan, the East Greenwich Democratic state senator and tireless advocate for open government causes, died at his home yesterday after a…
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RIP Outfielder Minnie Minoso
RIP Minnie Minoso, who helped integrate major league baseball in the 1950s as a player for the Chicago White Sox, has died. The speedy Gold Glove left…
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Snow Parking Bans On Streets In Providence, Newport
In what has become an all too familiar winter announcement this year, the cities of Providence and Newport have ordered street parking bans. Mayor Jorge…
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TGIF Will Return March 6
My TGIF column is on vacation and will return next Friday, March 6. See you then!
