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Thursday May 23 | The Providence Journal
Legislation would provide tax breaks in Central Falls
PROVIDENCE _ Legislation is winding through the state Senate that would provide tax breaks in Central Falls to commericial and residential property owners who make substantial improvements to their holdings.
Thursday May 23 | Go Local
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.
Steven Bianchini started Stevie B's Deli March 1 of this year, but he said his experience goes back a lot farther than that.
"Hypothetically, in an alternate universe, if you were governor," a college-age guy with tousled hair is asking Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, "if you were sent a bill that would regulate and tax marijuana, would you be willing to sign that bill?" It's Saturday morning at the Rhode Island Convention Center and Taveras - the Honorary Chair of ... (more)
Fire heavily damages apartment building in Central Falls, eight displaced
Eight people were forced to flee their three apartments after a two-alarm fire swept through their three-story building around 7 p.m Tuesday.
Doherty nominated to lead Wyatt board
The mayor of Central Falls has nominated former Rhode Island State Police Superintendent Brendan Doherty to lead the governing board at the Donald Wyatt Detention Facility.
CITY/STATE: How White Providence Really Is
The city of Providence is a very diverse place. In fact, it's over 62% minority, making it a so-called "minority majority" city.
Suspect in robbery outside Central Falls pub held without bail
A man charged in connection with a robbery outside a Pine Street pub last month was ordered held without bail Friday.
Side of the Rhode: Who's Hot and Who's Not in RI Politics?
Every Friday, Dan Lawlor breaks down who's rising and who's falling in the world of Rhode Island politics.
Young Democrats to hold Northeast conference in Providence Saturday
Young Democrats from throughout New York and New England will attend the Young Democrats of America's Northeast Regional Conference Saturday.
CF Schools dress code bill up in house committee
A bill calling for a city-wide dress code policy in Central Falls schools will be considered by the House Committee on Health, Education, & Welfare Wednesday.
RI Senate approves new Medicaid fraud unit
Rhode Island would create a unit within state government tasked with rooting out Medicaid and public assistance fraud and waste under legislation that passed the state Senate on Tuesday.
23,000 Rhode Island Children Live In Extreme Poverty
Latest statistics show that 23,000 Rhode Island children under the age of eighteen lived in extreme poverty in 2012.
Cape Verdeans in New England recall life at home
On a Monday morning many years ago, Jacinto Benros' parents were dressed in their finest clothing as if they were going to a party.
Travis Rowley: Deborah Gist Deserves A Pay Raise
The unavoidable suspicion is that the timing of the latest union-commissioned poll, that claims that 85% of Rhode Island teachers "believe Gist's contract should not be renewed," has much to do with Gist's new contract negotiations and that the poll's "findings" are just the latest example of union bullying, blatant media propaganda aimed at ... (more)
This Hour: Latest Rhode Island news, sports, business and entertainment
Rhode Island's governor has picked a former leader of the state Senate for a vacant seat on the Superior Court.
Central Falls mayor announces 'office hours' to meet one-on-one with residents
Mayor James A. Diossa announced Thursday that he is extending City Hall hours twice a month and will meet with residents "one-on-one'' in his second-floor office to discuss issues affecting their lives.
Cranston Man Caught in Cigarettte Smuggling Scheme
They drove to Virginia, bought tens of thousands of dollars worth of cigarattes each with a 35 cent per pack tax in that state, brought them back to Rhode Island with its $3.50 per pack tax and made huge profits.
At tourism event, Viola Davis says RI feels like home / Photo
Governor Chafee hugs Viola Davis after giving her a Making A Difference Award Wednesday at the 28th Annual Rhode Island Tourism Unity Luncheon held this year at Twin River in Lincoln.