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OBSERVERS SAY Gov. Daniel J. McKee's handling of the Washington Bridge has damaged his job approval rating, and it might not be just a memory when the gubernatorial election takes place in two years. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Will McKee’s low job approval rating remain a problem for next...

Economy 07/26/2024

The partial closure of the Washington Bridge and the need to rebuild it may be causing headaches for commuters and nearby businesses, but the...

BROWN UNIVERSITY will launch its new School of International and Public Affairs next July. / COURTESY BROWN UNIVERSITY

Brown University to launch new School of International and Public Affairs

Education 05/29/2024

PROVIDENCE – In an effort to expand and strengthen research and teaching on various worldwide social, political and economic policy changes, Brown University will...

SPEAKS WITH AUTHORITY:  House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi talks before a joint legislative commission on plastic bottle waste before its meeting in December. Shekarchi has given caution signals about this year’s budget process because of a cloudy fiscal picture ahead.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Uneasy money: Worries about returning to deficits hang over General Assembly

Cover Story 01/05/2024

The warning flags have been raised: Rhode Island legislators are about to return to reality. After two years of massive surpluses, state budget officials are...

THE REPUTATION of the state of Rhode Island has been damaged by the behavior of state officials during a visit to Philadelphia in March, but how long that damage will last is unclear. / PBN FILE PHOTO/NICOLE DOTZENROD

Will there be lasting damage from Philly fiasco?

Economy 06/23/2023

Rhode Island’s reputation has taken a hit amid reports of a state official’s “bizarre, offensive and unprofessional actions” during a March visit to Philadelphia,...

Cicilline’s departure sets stage for special election

Elections 02/21/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island voters will be returning to the polls sooner than planned, though the specific date is unconfirmed. Moments after Rep. David Cicilline...

REP. SETH MAGAZINER, D-R.I., seen here delivering his victory speech Nov. 8, says he wants to prioritize lowering energy and drug costs, and improving education. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARK STOCKWELL

Rep. Magaziner ready to work for R.I.; observers say challenges await

Education 01/09/2023

PROVIDENCE – Rep. Seth Magaziner’s first week in the U.S. House was mixed with building connections with fellow congressional members and witnessing chaos. Magaziner –...

RETURN TO THE ROSTRUM: Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio takes his place at the front of the Senate chambers on Jan. 3, the first day of the 2023 General Assembly session. It’s a position Ruggerio has held since 2017.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Surplus of question marks: Decisions on tax cuts, housing policies, education...

Cover Story 01/06/2023

No one would blame the General Assembly leadership if it breathed a little easier in the 2023 legislative session. After all, the top Democratic leaders...