Brown U. Professor Wins National Science Award
Brown University mathematician David Mumford has won the National Medal of Science, the nation’s top scientific honor.
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Providence Pension Projection Data Raising Questions
As the Providence City Council's Ways and Means Committee has been holding hearings on Mayor Taveras' fiscal year 2014 budget proposal, the health of the City's pension fund continues to come under close examination -- and scrutiny of its unfunded liability assumptions.
State Denies Tax Extension, Businesses Caught Off Guard
Local businesses were caught off guard this week after suddenly learning that the state would not be granting them the
Read MoreThe Scoop on RI Politics: Caprio Poised to Pull Ahead of Chafee
Despite polls that say it's a tie, former state Senator Paul Moura predicts the race for governor will open up, with Frank
Read MoreBrown U. Professor Wins National Book Award
Brown University English professor C.D. Wright's latest book, One With Others: [a little book of her days], was nominated
Read MoreKing Charges: Raimondo Violates Campaign Pledge
Gina Raimondo promised not to accept “pay to play” donations in her run for General Treasurer, but her opponent, Kerry
Read MoreState Tax Expenditure Report Shows $1.6 Billion
A state report on tax expenditures shows that the total estimated foregone revenue in 2008 was $1,672,672,928.
Legislative Grants: The Incumbent Gravy Train?
A government watchdog is accusing the state House and Senate leadership of using taxpayer money to influence the November
Read MoreDuke Sex Scandal: Brown Students React
Brown University students react to the latest sex scandal to come out of Duke University.
RI Economy Now In Recovery
It’s official—the state economy is now out of recession and in recovery. But Rhode Island still faces big challenges.
Read MoreRI House Leader Tied to Controversial Developer
A GoLocalProv investigation has found that House Majority Leader Nicholas Mattiello has received campaign money from
Read MoreDespite Bans on Text Messaging, Distracted Driving Still a Killer
One-third of U.S. traffic accidents each year (about 1.6 million) are attributed to people talking on cell phones. But is
Read MoreWeekend Edition: Columbus Day and more
Happy long weekend, Rhode Island.
Whether your taste runs from Columbus Day weekend events, a visit to RI's best pumpkin
Read MoreRISD furthers Green Movement, Partners with Zipcar
The Rhode Island School of Design will now provide its campus with access to the world’s leading car-sharing service.
Read MoreBrown Senior Fellow Nominates Nobel Peace Prize Winner
Yesterday, Liu Xiaobo, Chinese government dissident and political activist was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize "for his long
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