The Pawtucket Red Sox are willing to contribute $45 million to the cost of a new $73 million stadium at the Apex site in Pawtucket, with the state and…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Living in the Moment
So many of us discover that as we age, time seems to speed up, even though our clocks tick at the same pace. Haven’t all of us heard family and friends…
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Raimondo: Budget Shortfall Will Cause Some Social Service Cuts
Governor Gina Raimondo said some cuts to human service programs are likely due to a nearly $100 million shortfall in state revenue. “I don’t see how you…
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Proposed House Bill Would Have City Planners Account For Rising Sea Levels
The bill passed the House 59-10 in a vote Tuesday, moving to the Senate. It would require members of local planning boards and commissions take classes…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Stormy times in DC, and no shortage of news at home, a.k.a. Crimetown . So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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RI Supreme Court Favors Warren Over Bristol in School Funding Lawsuit
The Rhode Island Supreme Court has upheld a Superior Court ruling that stated that Warren taxpayers were shortchanged by the Bristol-Warren Regional…
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State Revenue Shortfall Grows By $100 Million
State lawmakers will have roughly $100 million less than expected to assemble Rhode Island’s budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.
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New Study Prompts Change To Northeast Region Heat Advisory Policy
A new heat advisory policy for the northeast will take effect this summer thanks to a study published today that looks at the relationship between heat…
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Second Candidate Emerges In Race For Providence’s Ward 3 City Council Seat
The new Ward 3 candidate is Republican David Lallier Jr.
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Lawmakers Launch Legislative Push To Repair School Infrastructure
Supporters have launched a new effort to repair crumbling schools across the state. State lawmakers staged a news conference to draw attention to the…
