Big-picture reform seen as crucial
In recent years, Rhode Island has passed substantial health insurance, nursing home and assisted-living reforms. Now, amid growing concerns about the cost of health...
High hopes for South Coast train plans
After watching several governors present studies and plans for a rail line into southeastern Massachusetts since 1991, Roland Hebert takes Gov. Deval Patrick’s pledge...
Chocolatier’s creations draw national attention
From “Baja popcorn” to mango jasmine bonbons, Garrison Confections, located at 815 Hope St., has something for just about any palate. And that has...
R.I. report endorses stem cell research
Delivering on a campaign promise, Lt. Gov. Elizabeth H. Roberts last week released a report aimed at increasing stem cell research in Rhode Island.The...
R.I. college costs low for N.E.,<br> but so are graduation rates
A new review of how Rhode Island’s public colleges and university compare with their peers shows that their tuition and fees are well below...
Fire code panel focuses on sprinkler, alarm costs
The debate over the fire safety codes that Rhode Island adopted after the fire at The Station nightclub continued last week at the second...
Campaign for R.I.’s Priorities report<br> urges closing of corporate tax ‘loopholes’
As Rhode Island grapples with a huge budget deficit that will almost certainly require social-service cuts, the battle over corporate taxes is heating up,...
Salvadoran VP visits Rhode Island<br> to make new connections
A number of factors drew The Moore Co. Textile Group to invest in a 250-employee manufacturing plant in El Salvador a year ago this...
Most Americans expect recession in the next year
Most Americans expect a recession within a year and disapprove of President George W. Bush’s handling of the economy even though the unemployment rate...
Viking turning up the luxury again
The renovations at the historic Hotel Viking in downtown Newport are not only a professional matter to Marlen Scalzi, but a personal one. After...
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