Johnson and Wales University is set to become Rhode Island’s first tobacco-free college campus by July 2016. The university will be the 30th campus in…
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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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Graduates: Know Your Health Insurance Options
Congratulations, class of 2015! You’ve got your diploma, and you’re headed out into the world to start your life as an adult. Well done. If you’ve…
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The Bottom Line: Providence College’s Economic Impact On The City And State
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
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Jim Skeffington, PawSox President & Prominent Lawyer, Has Died
James Skeffington, the Providence lawyer and longtime Rhode Island deal-maker who served as the public face of the new ownership of the Pawtucket Red…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: MacKay’s RIC Commencement Speech
RI Public Radio political analyst Scott MacKay delivered the commencement speech at Rhode Island College Saturday, May 16th. He was granted an honorary…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
State revenue is up, the Sox are down, and Friday is here. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are welcome at…
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Rising Tide: For New College Grads, Job Prospects May Be Brightening
New graduates receive diplomas this weekend at the University of Rhode Island. Like grads across the state, they enter a job market showing signs of…
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Holy Cross Sports Economist Says Triple A Ballpark Subsidies Not Justified by Benefits
College of the Holy Cross professor Victor Matheson, a sports economist, says the economic benefits of the PawSox’ proposed Providence ballpark do not…
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Sports World Has Lost Its Mind Again
Sports World has lost its mind. Again. Why would the NFL suspend Patriots quarterback Tom Brady for the first four games of the 2015 season because an…