State Education Commissioner Ken Wagner used his annual address to make the case that education is making progress in Rhode Island.
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After 21 Years, RI Philharmonic Conductor Larry Rachleff Says Farewell
Larry Rachleff joined the Rhode Island Philharmonic as conductor in 1995. He was one of just a few finalists out of hundreds of applicants. Now, after…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
May is here, bringing sunshine (in theory) and a sharper read on state revenue. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome…
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New Englanders Say Goodbye To ‘The Greatest Show On Earth’
Children of all ages will say their goodbyes to the Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus this weekend in Providence. The city is hosting the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Providence’s Dysfunctional City Council
The Providence City Council has been ensnared in controversy of late. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay wonders why the council is so ineffective.
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Citizens Bank Names New President
Keith Kelly of Barrington has been named the new president of Citizens Bank Rhode Island. The bank employs more than 5,300 people.
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RI Congressional Delegation Slams The Passage Of Health Care Bill
The American Health Care Act narrowly passed in the U.S. House Thursday. The bill had received only one vote more than the 216 required to move on to…
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Political Roundtable: Raimondo On College Tuition, Car Tax & Kevin Jackson
Governor Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable to discuss the outlook for her college tuition plan; Speaker Mattiello’s commitment to phasing out the…
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At Least One Candidate Looks To Fill Jackson’s Providence City Council Seat
Now that longtime Providence City Councilor Kevin Jackson is on his way out, Ward 3 voters in Providence are waiting for a field of candidates to emerge…
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Wood Leaving As EOHHS Counsel For Law Center Job
Jennifer Wood, the top lawyer for the state Executive Office of Health and Human Services, is leaving to become executive director of a nonprofit public…
