Governor Gina Raimondo said the increase of more than $140 million in state revenue identified during last Friday’s revenue estimating conference…
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R.I.P. John Rollins
John Rollins, a former Providence city council member, civil rights activist and football star at La Salle Academy and the University of Rhode Island,…
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Study Finds RI’s Preschool Is Expensive, But Meets Quality Standards
Rhode Island’s new state-funded preschool program is expensive, but it may be high quality. That’s according to a new study from the National Institute…
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East Providence 7th Grader Representing Rhode Island At National Geographic Bee
Seventh grader Eli Fulton is in Washington, D.C. to represent Rhode Island in the National Geographic Bee. He’ll compete for the 27th national title and…
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Bike Fest RI, Trying To Grow Providence Cycling Community
Cycling fans roll out the bicycles Saturday for Bike Fest RI. The annual event is hosted this year at the Met School in Providence. Organizers say it…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: The Streetcar No One Desires
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but can the city afford…
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TGIF: 17 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The time for raking snow from the roof has given way to the delights of spring and inevitable complaints about heat and humidity. The General Assembly…
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A Providence Trolley? Seriously Mayor Elorza?
So Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza wants to build a trolley system. RIPR Political analyst Scott MacKay says this is a great idea, but…. Wouldn’t it be…
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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…