Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza said Thursday an independent analysis shows Rhode Island’s capital city will face a stream of annual structural deficits…
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CCRI President Ray Di Pasquale To Step Down
Ray DiPasquale the President of the Community College of Rhode Island is stepping down. The decision comes after nearly a decade at the helm. Di…
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RI Senate Approves Legislation To Attach Higher Ed Funding To Performance
The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation that would tie some funding for public colleges and universities to their performance. Supporters say…
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Vermont Sen. Sanders to Formally Announce Presidential Campaign Next Week
Bernie Sanders, Vermont’s left-leaning independent U.S. Senator, is launching his long shot Democratic nomination presidential campaign next Tuesday …
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Multi-Million Dollar Proposal For I-195 Land Could Bring Health And Science Sector Jobs
There’s a new proposal to develop part of the former I-195 land. The project could bring in long sought-after jobs in the science and health sectors….
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A Climate Chat With Sen. Whitehouse
Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse delivered his 100th climate address this week on the Senate floor. He’s inviting people to join him in a Google Hangout video…
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RI Statehouse May Get Air-Conditioning
The sweat box that is the Rhode Island Statehouse in the summer months may become a thing of the past. That’s because the Raimondo Administration is…
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Building Boom For Bryant Athletics, Academics
Four construction projects totaling $71 million are underway at Bryant University. When finished, three will have a direct impact on intercollegiate…
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Following The Death Of President Jim Skeffington, PawSox Fate In The Air
Jim Skeffington, the president of the PawSox died unexpectedly on Sunday after collapsing while jogging near his home in Barrington. As a Providence…
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Gamm Theatre’s Dazzling “Marie Antoinette” Doesn’t Quite Connect
The Gamm Theatre is closing its season with a play reaching back to the French Revolution and the Enlightenment. It’s a crackling production. But is…
