The Providence VA is stepping up efforts to curb prescription painkiller abuse and overdose deaths. Now there are two new tools in the fight. Nationwide…
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Despite Law, Coastal Management Agency Operating Without Full-Time Hearing Officers
By law, the Coastal Resources Management Council should have two hearing officers to oversee contested cases. But the agency has gone without a full…
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Providence Mayor Launches Campaign To Retain Millennials
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to convince more college graduates to stay in the capital city. He’s launched a new initiative to reach out to young…
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Senate Education Committee Passes Bill Restricting New Charter Schools
On a 6 to 3 vote, the Senate Education Committee passed a bill Wednesday restricting the growth of charter schools. The legislation sponsored by Senator…
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Elorza Planning Another International Arts Festival for Providence Next Year
The first Providence International Arts Festival, held last weekend, was such a success that Mayor Jorge Elorza is moving ahead with plans for another…
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In Brisk Three-Hour Session, House Passes $8.7 Billion Budget
The Rhode Island House broke from tradition Tuesday night by unanimously passing a budget for the next fiscal year during a speedy three-hour session….
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New Poll Shows Sanders Gaining On Clinton in N.H.; Chafee a non-factor
Vermont U.S. Sen. Bernie Sanders is gaining traction against front-runner Hillary Clinton in the kickoff presidential primary state of New Hampshire,…
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Charter School Foes, Advocates Await Votes
A pair of bills that could make it harder to open more charter schools are again up for committee votes at the Statehouse. The House bill would place a…
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Governor Names New Chairs For Education Committees
Governor Gina Raimondo has announced two businessmen to lead the State Council on Elementary and Secondary Education and the State Council on Post…
