Women in Politics: Campaigning for a Cause
For many candidates political signs are a way to effectively build name recognition and show their political strength, but
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New Report Shows State Workers’ Compensation Non-Competitive
State Employee compensation in Rhode Island is significantly below competitive rates nationally, according to an independent study commissioned by the State's Department of Administration (DOA).
A sample of 21 job titles were compared in a comprehensive benchmark test against six other states and three comparable municipalities as well as prevalent wages within private sector occupational wages. The DOA’s commissioned report found Rhode Island State employees’ compensation does not stand up by comparison.
Weekend Edition: Politics, politics, weekend events… and politics
It has come to pass.
Finally, the fantastic string of weather is being overwhelmed by our state's local sport:
Read MoreUPDATE: Igor is Down But Not Out This Morning
Igor is having trouble getting its act together and has been downgraded to a tropical depression during the past 24 hours.
Read MoreState Landfill Cutting Costs, Plans Expansion
The state landfill says it would use any money it wins in a series of recently filed lawsuits to fund an expansion and
Read MoreYour Voice Matters: vote for Democratic 1st Congressional District
With less than one week until primary day - make your voice heard in a GoLocalProv online poll. Cast your vote in the
Read MoreUPDATE: Tropical Storm Igor’s Progress in the Atlantic
Tropical Storm Igor is still not very well organized and is not moving very much. The storm is well over 3,000 miles from
Read MoreTropical Storm Igor Forms Near Cape Verde Islands
The ninth tropical storm of the season, Igor, has formed near the Cape Verde Islands over 3,360 miles from Providence. The
Read MoreNew Revelations in Landfill Corruption Case
A GoLocalProv investigation uncovers other instances of alleged employee theft, conflicts of interest, and corruption at
Read MoreCity Council Candidate Owes At Least $19,000 in Back Taxes
Providence city council candidate Steven Meresi owes the city at least $19,000 in back taxes on his properties, according
Read MoreLandfill Investigation: Former AG Arlene Violet Rips Lynch for Not Pressing Charges
Former Attorney General Arlene Violet criticized Patrick Lynch and the State Police for their inaction on the landfill
Read MoreLandfill Investigation: State Sues Developer Over ‘$20 Million Blunder’
A state agency is accusing a Warwick developer of building a tipping facility at the state landfill that was completed
Read MoreState Landfill Sues Over Bad Land Deals
A state agency is suing two dozen real estate owners and others responsible for selling over-priced and contaminated
Read MoreMusings While on Cloud Nine: The Hurricane That Wasn’t & More
Just thinking…
The Duke of Earl… In the end, as far as we in Rhode Island were concerned, Hurricane Earl was more like a
Read MoreLandfill Investigation: Legal Experts Weigh In
Two legal experts offered differing views on the state’s attempt to recover $75 million in wasted money at the landfill by
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