Governor Gina Raimondo’s $9 billion budget proposal would increase funding for public schools and give a small bump to colleges and universities.
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Raimondo Touts $9 Billion Budget As Investment In RI’s Future
Governor Gina Raimondo unveiled a $9 billion budget Tuesday night, touting it as a way to grow Rhode Island’s economy while making the state more hospi…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Climate Change
Climate change is a hot button issue, that’s for sure. Reputable survey after survey indicate that the majority of people believe that climate change is…
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Elorza Proposes Staffing Changes Within PVD School Administration
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has proposed major changes in the administration of the city’s public schools.The changes will include the creation of sev…
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Bill Reynolds New Book About Basketball And The Shame of Inner City Schools
Billy Reynolds, the longtime Providence Journal columnist who is one of the nation’s very best basketball writers, has written a remarkable new book en…
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Boosting Skills, Improving Business Climate Expected To Highlight Raimondo’s Second Budget Proposal
Attracting business, boosting the skills of workers, and improving Rhode Island’s business climate are expected to be among the focal points of…
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Raimondo Unveils Proposal To Pay For SATs And PSATs
Governor Gina Raimondo has announced a new program to pay for SAT and PSAT testing for public high school 10th and 11th graders. Governor Gina Raimondo …
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The inimitable Buddy Cianci passes from the Rhode Island scene, making waves even after his death. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Goodbye To Cianci, And His Political Era
Rhode Islanders will have a chance to pay final respects to Buddy Cianci later this week, when his body lies in repose at City Hall. Even in death, Rho…
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Rhode Island Artscape: New Views of Pawtucket
At the Atrium Gallery at One Capitol Hill in Providence, there is a show called “Pawtucket: A Different Perspective.” It features 520 photos from Pawtuc…
