The Rhode Island School of Design is the first university in the state to pledge to stop investing in fossil fuel companies. Board Chairman Michael…
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Can Lincoln Chafee Have a Real Impact on the Democratic Presidential Race?
Former Rhode Island governor Lincoln Chafee is expected to formally announce his candidacy Wednesday evening for the Democratic presidential nomination…
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Lawmakers Prepare To Unveil Their Version Of The State Budget
Lawmakers on the House Finance Committee are about to get down to serious discussion of the new state budget. The fate of Governor Gina Raimondo’s most…
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Court Battle Begins In Providence Between Two Historic Jewish Congregations
After more three years, the fight over colonial silver bells, between two of the country’s oldest Jewish congregations is heading to court. The trial…
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The Bottom Line: Increasing Trade With Asia
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The temperature is rising, the General Assembly’s budget vote is drawing closer, and a PawSox deal still hangs in the balance. So thanks for stopping…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: A Providence Slavery Center in Old Episcopal Cathedral
Rhode Island’s Episcopal Church is about to unveil plans for a museum and teaching center dedicated to the slave trade. The state has a long and…
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Health Insurance Rate Hikes In Store For 2016
Or… they could be. Insurers have just filed their requests for premium rate increases with the state’s health insurance commissioner. They’re only…
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Ruggerio Proposing Tax Stabilization Plan for 195 District
In a bold move, Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio (D-Providence) plans to submit legislation Thursday proposing tax stabilization standards for…
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Rhode Island Artscape: House Concerts On The Rise In RI’s Music Scene
If you are a fan of live, acoustic music, at some point straining to hear over a loud bar crowd, you may have thought, wouldn’t it be great if my…
