Gov. Gina Raimondo hosted a media conference call with Tennessee Gov. Bill Haslam Thursday. It’s the latest move in Democrat Raimondo’s efforts to rally…
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URI Begins Construction Of $125M Engineering Complex
The University of Rhode Island begins construction of a $125 million engineering complex Monday. The complex is URI’s biggest construction project….
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tax Day is behind us, and the final stretch of the legislative session is looming. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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New Urban Arts Celebrates 20 Years In Providence
The Providence-based arts nonprofit New Urban Arts celebrates its 20 th anniversary this weekend. The organization is a community art studio which…
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Rhode Island’s Public Debt Is More Than $10B
That’s according to a new report released by the state Treasurer’s office this week. State General Treasurer Seth Magaziner and the Public Finance…
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Brown University Drops Application Fees For Low- Income Students
Brown University is dropping application fees for low-income students following a student campaign run by student leaders from elite universities.
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Writer Roy Peter Clark To Deliver Providence College Commencement Speech
Providence College alum Roy Peter Clark, known as “America’s Writing Coach” will deliver the commencement address at PC’s 99 th commencement, on Sunday,…
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Bryant Poll Shows Strong Support For Raimondo’s College Tuition Plan
A new poll by Bryant University’s Hassenfeld Institute for Public Leadership shows strong backing for Governor Gina Raimondo’s proposal to offer two…
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Superior Court To Hear Medical Marijuana Employment Discrimination Case
The Rhode Island Superior Court is slated to hear a case involving alleged discrimination against a prospective employee who used medical marijuana. The…
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Providence Students Launch Campaign For ‘Student Bill Of Rights’
The Providence Student Union kicked off their campaign in support of their “Student Bill of Rights” Friday. The group is calling on elected leaders to…