Gov. Gina Raimondo gave her first State of the State address last night, unveiling her first budget. Explore the governor’s budget online. As she told…
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Gov. Gina Raimondo’s 2016 Budget Address
Here’s the full text of Gov. Gina Raimondo’s budget address, given Thursday evening in the Statehouse. Speaker Mattiello, Senate President Paiva Weed,…
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Sneak Peek: Education In The Governor’s Budget
Governor Raimondo gave a sneak peak of several programs Wednesday that will be part of her budget proposal. She’s proposing $1.3 million dollars to…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Laughter
All of us need some well-timed humor and frivolity in our lives. Laughter – whether a quiet chuckle or full-throated guffaw – helps us cope with life’s…
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Tackling State-Federal Conflicts Over Medical Marijuana
In the past few weeks, two medical marijuana patients in Rhode Island have faced legal problems arising from their use of the substance. The cases hinge…
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RI Road Deaths Decline
Some good news for Ocean State motorists: Driving fatalities are at an all time low in Rhode Island. That’s the word from Atty. Gen. Peter Kilmartin,…
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It’s Basketball Championship Week For PC, URI And High Schools
It’s Basketball Championship Week in the Big East, Atlantic 10 and Rhode Island Interscholastic League. Local favorites Providence College and the…
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Education Commissioner Reflects On Tenure In Rhode Island
Rhode Island Education Commissioner Deborah Gist is about to step down to become superintendent of Tulsa Public Schools. Before she leaves, she…
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Experts To Brief Lawmakers On Hep C In RI; Cost Of Treatment Likely To Come Up During Budget Talks
Experts on hepatitis C will present to lawmakers next Tuesday about the disease and how to prevent its spread in the Ocean State. Their presentation…
