Tag: U.S. Supreme Court
McKee signs bill to fund abortion coverage for state workers and...
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed a bill into law Thursday that would let state funds be used to pay for health...
R.I. suit against ‘Big Oil’ to remain in state court after...
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday declined to take up a petition by 21 fossil fuel companies seeking to move a case...
Do you like the idea of college athletes getting paid for...
The U.S. Supreme Court in 2021 opened the door for student-athletes to make money from their name, image and likeness, and hundreds of local...
Local college athletes are getting paid
The U.S. Supreme Court in 2021 cleared the way for college athletes to earn money from endorsements, public appearances and the like. Since then,...
McKee wants Wavemaker fellowships to address state’s teacher shortage
It’s no secret Rhode Island doesn’t have enough teachers.
Which is why Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to give student loan reimbursement to recent college...
Online betting begins in sports-crazed Massachusetts
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts sports fans raced to their cellphones Friday to begin placing bets as the state allowed online sports wagering just days...
ACLU of Rhode Island challenges state’s interpretation of ‘Mario’s Law’
PROVIDENCE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island Inc. on Friday filed a petition in R.I. Superior Court challenging the state's position...
New leadership, reorganization of state division has led to increased MBE...
PBN 2022 Diversity Equity & Inclusion Awards
Government: R.I. Division of Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
Upon being hired in August 2021 as the associate director...
Justices raise doubts on race-conscious college admissions
WASHINGTON (AP) – The survival of affirmative action in higher education appeared to be in serious trouble Monday at a conservative-dominated Supreme Court after...
SmartAsset: R.I. 3rd best in nation for women’s health care
PROVIDENCE – Women in Rhode Island have the best access to health care in the nation, according to a new study.
The Ocean State, which...
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