Rhode Islanders have more snow to deal with, as yet another winter storm hits the northeast. Forecasters are predicting around a foot of snow will fall…
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Meet the Class of 2015: State Representative Lauren Carson
With 18 new members in the 113-seat General Assembly, On Politics is offering a periodic look at the latest additions to the House and Senate. We…
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Brown Hikes Tuition, Faces Continuing Operating Deficits
Brown University has raised tuition for the coming school year by 4.4 percent. A year of undergraduate tuition and fees at Brown will now top $62,000….
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Providence Schools Closed; Street Parking Ban Begins At Midnight Monday
Mayor Jorge Elorza has announced that Providence Schools will be closed tomorrow, Monday, February 9, in anticipation of a snow storm. In a statement…
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TGIF: 18 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The pit of winter has settled over Rhode Island, judging by the combination of snow and sub-freezing temperatures. The governor used the recent…
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The Bottom Line: Utilidata Finds It’s Great To Be Global & Based In Rhode Island
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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Warwick To Enforce Snow Removal Ordinance With Tickets
Warwick Police intend to issue tickets today through tomorrow to businesses and homeowners who fail to remove snow from their sidewalks. Warwick mayor…
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New Bill Proposes, Yet Again, Plastic Bag Ban In Rhode Island
A new bill introduced at the general assembly could ban the use of plastic bags across the state. It’s the latest attempt to ban plastic bags in the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Changing Of The Guard In R.I. Education Leadership
Big changes are in the offing for Rhode Island public education policy. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay on what’s at stake. After six years as…
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Members Vote To Sell Pawtucket Country Club To Ensure Future
In a sign of the continuing financial struggles within Rhode Island’s golf industry, members of the Pawtucket Country Club have voted to sell the…