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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Warwick To Enforce Snow Removal Ordinance With Tickets
Warwick Police intend to issue tickets today through tomorrow to businesses and homeowners who fail to remove snow from their sidewalks. Warwick mayor…
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New Bill Proposes, Yet Again, Plastic Bag Ban In Rhode Island
A new bill introduced at the general assembly could ban the use of plastic bags across the state. It’s the latest attempt to ban plastic bags in the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
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Members Vote To Sell Pawtucket Country Club To Ensure Future
In a sign of the continuing financial struggles within Rhode Island’s golf industry, members of the Pawtucket Country Club have voted to sell the…
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Raimondo Shakes Up Education Board
Governor Gina Raimondo has nominated new leadership for the State Board of Education. The governor has announced several new nominees, including her…
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Developer Joe Paolino Confirms Purchase Agreement For Newport Grand
Developer Joe Paolino has made a deal to buy Newport Grand slot parlor. Paolino says there are still a few a details to be worked out. Newport Grand…
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RI Lawmakers To Take Up Latest Min. Wage Increase
A bill that would increase Rhode Island’s minimum wage is set to go before the House Labor Committee Thursday. The bill would push the state’s minimum…
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Ocean State Theatre’s “The Meeting” Packs A Punch
February being Black History Month the Ocean State Theater in Warwick has brought back a 1987 play, “The Meeting.” African-American playwright and…
