The heads of three Rhode Island universities join a growing list of leaders at higher learning institutions opposing President Trump’s executive order…
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Probation And Parole Reform Clear RI Senate
On Thursday the Rhode Island Senate unanimously passed seven bills that seek a major overhaul of Rhode Island’s probation and parole system. The bills,…
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Bonus Q&A: Fung On Trump’s Nominees, Cranston GOP, Free Tuition & More
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung joins Bonus Q&A this week to discuss a range of issues, including some of President Donald Trump’s nominees and his view…
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Providence Mayor Elorza Delivers Annual State Of The City Address
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza touted new planned investments and the city’s increasingly stable financial footing during his annual State of the City…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Students Reflect Country’s Divide Over Trump
All this week we’re hearing stories from Johnston, the Rhode Island town that flipped the most dramatically from blue to red in the presidential election.
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RI Mayors Endorse Gov. Raimondo Tuition-Free College Plan
A coalition of six mayors of Rhode Island cities and towns have announced support for Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plan to guarantee two years of tuition-free…
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What To Expect From Providence Mayor Elorza’s State Of The City Address
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza will deliver his annual State of the City address Wednesday evening. City finances and refugee rights are expected to be…
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One Square Mile Johnston: Finding A Safe Space At The Autism Project
Right across from the Johnston Town Hall is the home of the Autism Project, a nonprofit that helps kids with autism spectrum disorder learn to cope with…
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Republican Mayor Criticizes Trump’s Immigration Order
The Republican Mayor of Cranston, Allan Fung, is breaking party ranks to criticize President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration. Fung has…
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R.I. Unions Gained Representation of 6,000 new Workers in 2016
Organized labor has faced tough times in recent years as manufacturing has moved abroad, Republican governors and legislators have gone after public…
