A new poll shows that Rhode Islanders expect stronger political leadership over the next few years, although many still feel the state is going in the…
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Arrival Of Volvo Ocean Race Draws Thousands To Newport
The international sailing world is on display in Newport, as teams from the Volvo Ocean Race make their only North American stop in the City by the Sea…
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Homeland Security Picks URI To Help Prepare Nation For Climate Risks
The U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) has selected the University of Rhode Island (URI) to be one of two partners in its Coastal Resilience…
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Political Roundtable: Giarrusso on the Budget, PawSox & Gambling Revenue
State Representative Anthony Giarrusso (R-East Greenwich) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss Governor Raimondo’s budget proposal; the…
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Bonus Q&A: Giarrusso on Small Business, Campaign Finance, the GOP Outlook & More
State Representative Anthony Giarrusso (R-East Greenwich) joins Bonus Q+A this week to discuss the merits of reform attempts in the House; what the…
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Providence Announces New Contract For Teachers
Performance pay is out, school autonomy is in the proposed three-year contract, which still requires approval from Providence teachers. City officials…
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Battle With The Sea: Protecting Newport’s Drinking Water (Part 1)
With more than 500 public drinking water suppliers in the state, the Rhode Island Department of Health is worried about how they will cope with climate…
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Lawmakers Revisit Cesspool Bills
The push to phase out cesspools in Rhode Island continues. Many environmental advocates are testifying at a senate committee this late afternoon to…
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DCYF By The Numbers: 91 Kids Out-Of-State, 22 Caseworker Vacancies
The Rhode Island House Committee on Finance (Subcommittee on Human Services) heard testimony today about the revised FY ’15 and recommended FY ’16…
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David Axelrod’s Insights On Patrick Kennedy
David Axelrod’s fine and quite well-written new political memoir entitled `Believer: My Forty Years In Politics’ has some interesting insights on…
