A push to legalize marijuana – once again – has returned to the Statehouse. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay parses what has become a perennial issue…
Business
Posted inArticle, Business, Health
The Bottom Line: Clinica Esperanza
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
Posted inArticle, Business, Politics
Bonus Q&A: Elorza on Snow, Street Cars, Tax Agreements & More
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza joins Bonus Q+A to talk about his budget; tax stabilization agreements; the search for an economic development director;…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education, Health
Singer Darlene Love To Deliver PC Commencement Address
Love, a Rock and Roll Hall of Fame member and star in the Academy-Award winning documentary, 20 feet from stardom, will deliver the commencement address…
Posted inArticle, Business, Health, Politics
No Easy Task: “Reinventing” Medicaid To Improve Health, Contain Costs
Today is the due date for a plan to cut nearly $180 million dollars from Medicaid. Half of that is state funding, the other matching federal dollars. To…
Posted inArticle, Business
House Committee Hears Proposal On HealthSource RI Tax
State lawmakers heard testimony Wednesday about a proposed tax on health insurance to pay for the state’s online health insurance exchange, HealthSource…
Posted inArticle, Business, Education, Environment, Politics
Elorza To Deliver First Budget Address As Providence Mayor
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza is slated to deliver his first budget address Wednesday. The capital city is facing a sizeable deficit. The budget hole…
Posted inArticle, Arts And Culture, Business, Education
Newport’s Cliff Walk Gets High Tech Upgrades
Newport’s famous Cliff Walk is now smart-phone friendly. The tourist attraction has added 16 trail markers with quick response codes. Visitors can get…
Posted inArticle, Business, Environment
Wastewater Agency Wrestles With Cost Of Water Quality Project
The board of the Narragansett Bay Commission has voted to move forward with the final phase of a water quality project designed to overhaul its old…
