Gov. Gina Raimondo is expected to testify before the Senate Finance Committee Thursday in support of her college tuition plan. The rare appearance comes…
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The Pulse: Dance Retrains The Brain With Parkinson’s Disease
About a million Americans live with Parkinson’s Disease. It’s a chronic, progressive brain disorder that slowly robs a person of the ability to control…
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Energy Executive Order Could Hamper RI’s Energy And Emissions Goals
President Donald Trump’s executive orders on energy could have big impacts on states producing fossil fuels. But the order could still affect the Ocean…
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Flanders Mulling GOP Run Against Sen. Whitehouse Next Year
Robert G. Flanders Jr., who crafted an independent profile as a justice on the Rhode Island Supreme Court, is forming an exploratory committee to help…
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A Bright Spot In Rhode Island’s Economy: The Defense Industry
Rhode Island has struggled with a lagging economy for years. Though the state is still behind its New England neighbors by some measures, there are…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Seasons
No doubt you have noticed how our lives ebb and flow, much like the seasons. Both literally and figuratively we get to experience the wonder of…
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Gun Violence Continues Recent Downward Trend In Providence
PA report from the city’s Advisory Council to Reduce Gun Violence released Monday says in 2016 Providence saw its fewest homicides in 30 years.
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Less Than A Year On The Job, Providence’s Director Of Administration Resigns
A high-level aide to Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has resigned after less than a year on the job.
