A state program designed to make buying and installing solar panels affordable and easy is available for residents and small businesses in Providence…
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Hundreds Of General Electric Jobs Coming To Rhode Island
General Electric is slated to bring hundreds of jobs to Rhode Island for a new GE digital information technology center, starting with 100 in the near…
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Bloomberg Companion Diana Taylor Co-Hosting NYC Fundraiser For Raimondo
With more than $1 million in her campaign account, Governor Gina Raimondo is getting a boost Wednesday evening from one of the nation’s wealthiest…
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School Improvements Bond Nixed Amid Debt Fears
A $40 million dollar bond for general school improvements proposed by Governor Raimondo was removed from the state budget, approved early Wednesday…
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Budget Changes Charter School Funding
The House Finance Committee has changed the structure of payments made by local school districts to charter schools and mayoral academies. Governor…
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St. George’s Head Of School Announces Resignation
The head of St. George’s School will not seek an extension of his contract wheni it expires in the Spring of 2017. “I am enormously grateful to have had…
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House Finance Passes $8.9 Billion Budget; Floor Vote Set For Next Wednesday
On a 14 to 2 vote, the House Finance Committee approved early Wednesday an almost $9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1.
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No RI state tax or fee increases in House Budget Proposal
RIPR’s Ian Donnis is staking out the Statehouse this evening on budget watch. According to his interview with House Speaker Nick Mattiello, D-Cranston,…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Singing
Music is so central to many of our lives. Isn’t it the case that certain songs instantly bring back poignant memories, some joyous, some humorous, some…
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Padwa Leaving Magaziner’s Office For Private Practice; Marr To Be CoS
Jeff Padwa, the chief of staff for general treasurer Seth Magaziner, is headed back to the private sector. Padwa is joining the politically well known…
