Senate Commission: Hospital Costs Are an Uneven Burden
A Senate commission released a report yesterday warning that the rates for health care at hospitals vary widely among
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Rhode Island’s Best Communities 2013: #39 to #1
What's the best community in Rhode Island? What is the best place in Rhode Island to live, whether you're a young single, a starting family, or empty-nesters? What city or town combines affordability, safety, schools, arts, culture and recreation and nightlife in the very best balance? GoLocalProv's 4th Annual Rhode Island's Best Communities takes a close, analytical look at all 39 cities and towns in the state to come up with that very answer. After more than 100 hours of analyzing thousands of data points, we have the answer for 2013.
BREAKING NEWS: New Census Figures Out
Data for Rhode Island show that the five most populous cities or towns and their 2010 Census counts are Providence,
Read MoreUPDATED: ‘Deficiency in Controls’ Over State Pension Reporting
A new report warns that the state retirement system could be making errors on its financial statements—without stopping,
Read MoreChafee Balancing the Budget on the Backs of Veterans?
Governor Lincoln Chafee’s budget calls for residents of the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol to pay all of their net
Read MoreGeneral Assembly Takes on Chafee’s Budget
The House and Senate finance committees dived into Governor Lincoln Chafee’s budget this week with a series of hearings.
Read MoreCity Board Takes Aim at Cianci Pension
The city retirement board today is expected to start the process of removing or reducing retirement benefits for former
Read MoreProvidence Offers $5,000 Bonus to Teachers Who Retire Early
The City of Providence is offering a $5,000 payment to any public school teacher who agrees to retire early—in the hope of
Read MoreNEW: Illegal Immigration Issue Before Senate
The Senate Judiciary Committee held hearings today on the divisive issue of illegal immigration.
UPDATED Kilmartin - No Early Release for Violent Criminals
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin Tuesday announced legislation that would bar the most violent offenders from being
Read MoreNEW: Chafee Picks Three for Regional Fishery Council
Governor Lincoln Chafee has submitted three nominees for the New England Fishery Management Council (NEFMC).
Narragansett Bay Officially a “Great Water”
You didn't have to convince anyone in these parts, but now Narragansett Bay has been officially designated as one of
Read MoreTriple Pension for Former Providence Councilman
A former Providence councilman who later went on to become a full-time city employee has retired with a triple-pension
Read MoreCity Moves to Block Pensions for Corrupt Cops
The Providence Retirement Board is moving to revoke or reduce the pensions of two city police officers who were implicated
Read MoreACLU Says New City Law Has ‘Chilling Effect’ on Free Speech
The Rhode Island ACLU is warning that a new ordinance requiring lobbyists to register with City Hall could have a chilling
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