Tag: Gov. Gina M. Raimondo
Are there new options in works for ‘Superman’ building?
Discussions have been rekindled about how to reoccupy the “Superman” building, the iconic Providence skyscraper that’s been empty and dark for seven years. But...
Raimondo pushes to make tuition-free program a permanent Promise
When Davila Jackley graduates from the Community College of Rhode Island this spring, she’ll do so without having paid any tuition.
Jackley, 19, is among...
Lifespan, Coastal Medical announce plan to join forces to expand health...
PROVIDENCE – Lifespan Corp., the state's largest hospital system, is in the process of affiliating with Coastal Medical Inc., a large primary care practice...
Hospitals balk at proposals in Raimondo’s budget plan
Hospitals in Rhode Island stand to lose more than $17 million in state money and millions more in matching federal funds if a proposed...
Northeast governors slow to embrace regional climate pact
Supporters of a regional pact that would tackle transportation emissions are struggling to win over several New England governors concerned that the climate change...
Harrison Peters introduced as Providence’s new school superintendent
PROVIDENCE – Being called to serve has been nothing new for Harrison Peters.
A former U.S. Navy veteran, Peters has also worked in multiple, challenging...
Raimondo eyes state incentives for tangible tax reduction
PROVIDENCE – The tangible tax paid by Rhode Island businesses on furniture, equipment and machinery is among the many levies extracted by local governments.
The...
Will this tax solve R.I.’s affordable-housing problem?
Rhode Island needs more affordable apartments and houses. Most housing experts agree on this. But should state funds for home creation come from luxury...
Raimondo budget seeks criminal justice reforms
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo highlighted criminal justice reforms included in her proposed fiscal 2021 budget on Monday, at the Minister's Alliance Martin...
Raimondo proposes real estate tax, state-run recreational marijuana sales in $10.2B...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Thursday released a $10.2 billion budget proposal that would bolster affordable and workforce housing creation through a...
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