The new initiative calls for the dramatic increase to the amount of clean energy in the state by 2020. Last year, the Ocean State had approximately 100…
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Proposed Legislation Aims To Expand Paid Family Leave
Rhode Island Senator Gayle Goldin and Representative Shelby Maldonado are introducing legislation that would expand paid family leave through a program…
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New Report Recommends Ways To Bridge High School Graduation Gap
According to state education officials, four- year high school graduation rates are at their highest ever, but gaps remain among low-income students,…
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PC, URI Striving For NCAA Tournament
Two teams from Rhode Island in the NCAA men’s basketball tournament? With a little luck, and another victory or two in conference tournaments this week,…
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300+ Health Care Providers Gather For Transgender Health Conference
Medical professionals and community members interested in transgender health are holding a conference today convened by Brown University, Rhode Island…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
March bursts upon the scene with a blast of cold air, as lawmakers return to Smith Hill and the political pot keeps bubbling. Thanks for stopping by for…
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Threats Spark Vigilance, Community Among RI Jews And Muslims
Rhode Island’s Jewish community is on heightened alert after a series of bomb threats were called in to Jewish Community Centers across the country,…
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Rabbi Says Swastika Found A Mile From Jewish Temple Only Strengthens Community
Barrington Police are investigating a Swastika found on an East Bay bike path sign. The anti-Semitic symbol was burned on a sign that offers a brief…
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Political Roundtable: Knight On Why He Ran, Raimondo’s Tuition Plan & President Trump
State Rep. Jason Knight (D-Barrington) joins Political Roundtable to discus why he ran for the General Assembly; whether he supports Governor Raimondo’s…
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State Lawmakers Honor Viola Davis
Rhode Island lawmakers took a moment to honor Central Falls native Viola Davis, Wednesday. The House passed a resolution to congratulate Davis- the…
