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Environmentalists Eager For New Composting Regulations
An estimated 20 percent of the trash that ends up in landfills is food. One way to reduce food waste is to compost your kitchen scraps.
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The Pulse: Can A Patient-Centered Medical Home Make You Healthier?
There’s a good chance your doctor is working towards creating something called a patient-centered medical home. It’s designed to offer patients more…
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Bishop Tobin Supports Licenses for Undocumented Immigrants
Bishop Thomas J. Tobin, Roman Catholic Bishop of Providence, today announced his support for providing Rhode Island drivers’ licenses for undocumented…
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Citizens Bank Unveils Plans For New Corporate Campus In Johnston
Citizens Bank announced plans Wednesday to build a new 420,000-square foot corporate campus on an undeveloped parcel on the west side of I-295 in Johns…
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In An Effort To Be More Responsive, Providence Unveils City Services Mobile App
Residents in the city of Providence can now use a mobile app to get in touch with city staff for problems in the city. Providence residents can call 3-1…
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Federal Tech-Training Program, Aims To Train And Place 2K RI Workers
The state is moving ahead with a new program meant to connect out of work Rhode Islanders with tech sector jobs. The Ocean State was among the states…
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Recess Bill Up For Debate In House Committee
A bill to require daily recess for students in Kindergarten through 5th grade has been placed on Wednesday’s agenda for the House Health, Education and…
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RI To Add Computer Science In Public Schools
Through a partnership with Microsoft, the University of Rhode Island and several other organizations, Governor Gina Raimondo has unveiled a plan to brin…
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US SEC Charges RI Economic Development Agency, Wells Fargo In 38 Studios Case
The US Securities & Exchange Commission on Monday announced that it has charged Wells Fargo Securities and the state agency formerly known as the…
