video: College Student’s Video Shakes Up Education
Can a video by a college student shift the momentum of one of Rhode Island’s most controversial issues – the Board of
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Half of RI Renters Spend Over 30% of Income on Rent
A report issued by HousingWorks RI today entitled, "The Complete Approach to Funding Affordable Housing" showed that half of Rhode Island renters are cost-burdened, which means that they spend more than a third of their income on housing. Moreover, a quarter of all Rhode Island households pay over fifty percent of their income towards housing costs.
Speaker Fox: Why Rhode Island Needs Gist
In an exclusive interview, House Speaker Gordon Fox tells GoLocalProv why Education Commissioner Deborah Gist is so
Read MoreState of the Union: Who from Rhode Island Is Going?
Each member of the state’s Congressional delegation has invited one guest from Rhode Island to attend the State of the
Read MoreCentral Falls School District Get $1.3 Million Grant
The state Department of Education has given the Central Falls School District a $1.3 million grant to help improve the
Read MoreFrigid Temperatures Arriving: How to Be Safe This Weekend
As if the snow storm wasn't enough, frigid temperatures are around the corner, and the RI Dept of Health advises all Rhode
Read MoreRetired Judge Not Joining Chafee Administration
Retired District Court Judge Stephen Erickson will not be taking on the role of legislative liaison and senior counselor
Read MoreKilmartin Opposes Blue Cross Rate Increases
Attorney General Peter Kilmartin today announced his formal opposition to a proposed 8.1 percent increase in the rate for
Read MoreKey EDC Official Resigns
Al Verrecchia, the former CEO of Hasbro, has resigned his position as the vice chairman of the state Economic Development
Read MoreOpen Government Groups Blast State Police Rules
Several open government groups today blasted the state Department of Public Safety for new regulations that they say would
Read MoreRI Unemployment Rate Declines to 11.5 Percent
The state unemployment rate has dipped down to 11.5 percent, according to the latest job numbers released by the Rhode
Read MoreProvidence Snow Costs: Five Times Warwick
The cost of sanding and plowing streets in last week’s major snowstorm cost the City of Providence an estimated
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Taveras Announces Search for Economic Development Director
Providence Mayor Angel Taveras announced today he has formed a search committee to find a new cabinet-level economic
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Mob Leaders Indicted for Extortion of Strip Club Owners
Two key mob figures have been arrested and charged by federal prosecutors with extorting cash payments for “protection”
Read MoreHey Stupid - We’re #18
The City of Providence made the Top 20 - Travel & Leisure's list of the top rudest cities in the U.S.
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