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Report: R.I. child care providers not complying with health and safety...
PROVIDENCE – Alarming levels of noncompliance with health and safety regulations among child care providers were revealed in a new report released by the...
Brown, Bryant, PC among LinkedIn’s top colleges in U.S.
PROVIDENCE – Three local colleges and universities have been named to LinkedIn’s inaugural list ranking the top 50 higher education institutions across the U.S.
The...
Transit advocates say businesses need to speak up about RIPTA cuts
The proposed wide-ranging cuts to the R.I. Public Transit Authority's bus routes to close a $10 million budget shortfall sparked hours of public comment...
RIPTA postpones vote on route cuts; McKee urges agency to do...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority postponed voting on its proposed service cuts on Thursday after Gov. Daniel J. McKee wrote a letter...
RIPEC: ‘Growing headwinds’ for R.I.’s economy
PROVIDENCE – Concerning trends across several key indicators suggest "growing headwinds" for Rhode Island’s economy, according to a new report from the Rhode Island...
Stefano Famiglietti wins Senate District 4 seat in special election
Democrat Stefano Famiglietti, a lawyer and North Providence town councilor, will represent R.I. Senate District 4 for the next 15 months after winning a...
Facing a $30M loss, Brown’s financial reductions to include layoffs
PROVIDENCE – Despite reaching a critical agreement with the federal government to restore millions of dollars in research funding late last month, Brown University...
Judge: R.I.’s gun permit system does not violate Second Amendment
PROVIDENCE (AP) – A federal judge says Rhode Island's gun permit system, which requires residents to show “a need” to openly carry a firearm...
Study: RIPTA faces massive cuts, must prioritize top-performing routes and vulnerable...
PROVIDENCE – With extensive service cuts on the table and a $10 million deficit to cover, the R.I. Public Transit Authority "provides an essential...
EEOC: ‘Reasonable cause’ Providence schools’ student loan forgiveness program violated Title...
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission determined on July 24 there is “reasonable cause” that a multimillion-dollar student loan forgiveness program to...
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