Gov. Signs Order to Help Local Military Children
Governor Don Carcieri signed an Executive Order Tuesday creating the Rhode Island State Council on Educational
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Gist by the Numbers: Achievement Gap Failing to Improve
Test scores are up. So are graduation rates. But the gap between white students and those who are minorities, have disabilities, or are not native English speakers has either stagnated or worsened in the four years that Deborah Gist has been at the helm of the Rhode Island Education Department.
Statehouse Power Shuffle: Who’s Out?
They are the trusted advisors, policy-makers, and power-brokers in the offices of the Governor, Attorney General, and
Read MoreNEW: Taveras Asks Chief to Rescind Demotions
Fire Chief George Farrell has rescinded the voluntary demotions of two senior firefighters who asked for a reduction in
Read MoreState Leaders and Citizen Rally to Support America’s Cup Bid
In less than 24 hours, Rhode Island’s hospitality, marine trade and tourism leaders mobilized to create a
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Raimondo Chooses Langevin Staffer to Be Spokesperson
General Treasurer-elect Gina Raimondo has chosen Joy Fox to be her Deputy Chief of Staff and director of Communications
Read MoreBREAKING NEWS: Kilmartin Names Kempe as Public Information Officer
Attorney General-elect Peter Kilmartin has chosen Amy Kempe, the spokeswoman for Gov. Don Carcieri, to serve as his public
Read MoreNEW: Fire Chiefs Take Extra $300,000 in Retirement Pay
Two Providence fire chiefs have voluntarily taken demotions so they can be eligible for more generous retirement benefits.Read More
Central Falls Teachers: Don’t Blame Us
Central Falls teachers yesterday denied that they are to blame for the problems that persist at the high school—where more
Read MoreKilmartin Moves Forward with Immigration Program
Attorney General-elect Peter Kilmartin yesterday took a major step forward in implementing a federal immigration
Read MoreUPDATED: Ethics Commission Clears Costantino for Chafee Post
The Ethics Commission has ruled that state Rep. Steven Costantino, D-Providence, can make the jump from the legislative
Read MoreNEW: Chafee Rehires Carcieri Staffer
Governor-elect Lincoln Chafee announced today that he is keeping Gov. Don Carcieri’s Deputy Chief of Staff, Jamia
Read MoreAmerica’s Cup: ‘Game-changer’ for RI Economy
If America’s Cup decides to come to Newport in 2013, it could be a tremendous boon to the state economy, helping to lift
Read MoreHarvard About-Face on ROTC on Campus, Brown Next?
Harvard University has done an about-face on their position relating to ROTC - as a result of the repeal by Congress of
Read MoreNational Study: RI Ready for Health Disaster
A new national report says Rhode Island is prepared for a health disaster—such as an epidemic or a bioterrorist
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