Providence will offer free classes for parents under a new initiative aimed at improving city schools. The district is partnering with the Paul Cuffee…
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Education Board Nominee Up For Hearing
Governor Gina Raimondo’s pick to lead the State Board of Education faces a hearing Wednesday. Barbara Cottam is scheduled to appear before the Senate…
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Rep Lally Resigns; Susan Cicilline Buonanno Wants to Succeed Him
Representative Donald Lally (D-Narragansett), the second-longest serving member of the Rhode Island House of Representatives, announced his resignation…
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Raimondo Backs Possible Pension Settlement “On the Right Terms”
Governor Gina Raimondo on Tuesday said she’ll continue to back a settlement to high-stakes pension litigation “on the right terms to the state.” As…
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Wendy Nilsson appointed by Elorza as Providence Parks Supt.
Wendy Nilsson has been appointed the new superintendent of the Providence Parks and Recreation Department, Mayor Jorge Elorza announced today. Nilsson…
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St. Patrick’s Day And St. Joseph’s Day Celebrations Tomorrow At Statehouse
The annual Statehouse celebration of holidays held dear by Italian-Americans and Irish-Americans is scheduled for tomorrow (Wednesday, March 18) at 4 p…
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Raimondo PILOT Cuts to Providence, Cranston Not Happening
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s first budget proposes stripping about $2.5 million in state Payments-in-lieu of Taxes aid from Providence city government and…
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Elorza: Strip Shark Bar Of Liquor License
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza has filed a petition requesting that the city licensing board declare that all licenses held by the Shark Bar & Grille…
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“Reinvent Medicaid” Town Hall Tonight In Woonsocket
The first public meeting about Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plans for Medicaid, the health care program for the poor, is scheduled for tonight in Woonsocket….
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Local Officials Gather In Celebration Of Women’s History
Elected officials and local dignitaries will be on hand to celebrate Women’s History Month at Slater Mill in Pawtucket Monday. The event will also…
