The Elmwood U.S. Post Office in Providence is being officially named for the late Sister Ann Keefe, a beloved Roman Catholic nun who served for more…
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Rhode Island Slips In National Rankings For Child Well-Being
Rhode Island’s ranking for child well-being has dropped from last year, according to a new report from the child advocacy group Kids Count.
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Hyers Signs on to Manage Gubernatorial Campaign in Montana
Eric Hyers, who managed Governor Gina Raimondo’s winning campaign last year, has signed on to pilot what is expected to be a competitive re-election…
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Former Family Court Chief Judge Jeremiah S. Jeremiah Jr. Has Died At 80
Jeremiah S. Jeremiah Jr., the former chief judge of RI’s Family Court, died Sunday at age 80, a court spokesman said. Courts spokesman Craig Berke said…
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The Bottom Line: Higher Education Faces Wealth Gap
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: More Wonky Reports About RI Economy
A coalition of researchers from Rhode Island’s colleges and universities have released another round of reports on the state’s economy. RIPR political…
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Senator Whitehouse Cheers Senate Passage Of Education Policy Overhaul
Rhode Island’s Senator Sheldon Whitehouse is sounding celebratory notes following the Senate’s approval of a new education policy. The vote…
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Political Roundtable: Magaziner On The Pension Appeal, Hedge Funds, And Infrastructure Bank
The uphill battle to improve Rhode Island’s economy, an appeal of the state pension settlement, and the mysterious explosion on Salty Brine Beach. That…
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URI Scientists Look For Blast Clues At Salty Brine Beach
State and federal officials are turning to researchers at the University of Rhode Island to help them understand what happened at Salty Brine State…
