Outrage over ‘Second Pension’ for Esserman
Members of the city retirement board were outraged to learn yesterday that Providence Police Chief Dean Esserman is due to
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Rhode Island’s Best Communities 2013: #39 to #11
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.
Over 100 Central Falls Teachers Face Layoffs
Over 100 teachers in the Central Falls Public School District received layoff notices in compliance with a Rhode Island
Read MoreCicilline Announces Federal Help for Dell Health Care Employees
U.S. Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI) announced today that the U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) approved Trade Adjustment
Read MoreChafee Aims to Cut Cost of Legal Services
Governor Lincoln Chafee announced yesterday that he plans to cut the costs of outside legal services by 15 percent, saving
Read MoreRaimondo Expands Staff
General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo yesterday announced three new additions to her staff in the areas of policy,
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Some Providence Schools Will Close Next Year
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras is certain that the city will have to close some schools next year in order to close the
Read MoreNEW: Guilty Pleas in North Providence Corruption Scheme
Three former councilmen and a businessman from North Providence will plead guilty to charges of extortion and bribery,
Read MoreEXCLUSIVE: Providence Pensions—Costs to Triple in 20 Years
The unfunded pension liability in Providence shot up to $828 million last year while the annual cost of the retirement
Read MoreNew Report: Medicaid Number One State Budget Cost
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) yesterday released a comprehensive report on the State’s current
Read MoreRI Unions Show Solidarity with Wisconsin Workers
Scores of state employees gathered in the rotunda of the Rhode Island Statehouse yesterday to express solidarity with
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Providence Issues Layoff Notices to All Teachers
The City of Providence has issued layoff notices to every public school teacher in the district, Mayor Angel Taveras
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Taveras Imposes Furloughs for Non-Union Staff
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras has imposed a one-day furlough for non-union workers in an effort to save the city money,
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Providence Moves to Cut Cianci’s Pension
The Providence Retirement Board is moving to cut or suspend former Mayor Buddy Cianci’s pension—even though he has not
Read MoreNEW: Lawmakers Unveil Racial Profiling Bill
State Rep. Grace Diaz is joining several community organizations at a news conference this morning to discuss her
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