Op-ed
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In light of last year’s release from prison of murderer Michael Woodmansee, it was clear that Rhode Island’s system of awarding time off to prisoners for good behavior was too generous to …
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As our community prepares to celebrate the 240th anniversary of the 1772 burning of the HMS Gaspee, I have been reflecting, as I do many years, about the importance of time and place. I think often …
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Mayor Scott Avedisian
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6/7/12
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The Rhode Island Retirement Security Act (RIRSA) was an important step toward providing retirement security for our public employees and putting our state on a path to prosperity, while significantly …
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Just over two months ago, the House Homeland Security subcommittee that oversees cybersecurity unanimously approved the Precise Act, legislation requiring the relatively few companies that run our …
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Rep. James Langevin
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5/29/12
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11 views
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With compounded cost-of-living adjustments (COLAs) pushing Providence toward bankruptcy, it's time to ask how to save our capital city, how we got into this mess, and who's responsible.
Rep. …
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H. Phillip West, Jr.
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5/29/12
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59 views
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When residents get upset about an increase in their property tax bill, they typically hold accountable the people responsible for setting the tax rate on their properties: members of the city or town …
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Sen. John Tassoni, Jr.
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5/29/12
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15 views
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Rhode Islanders are reeling under crushing unemployment. More Rhode Islanders, than any time since the Great Depression, are without work and struggling to make ends meet. The results can be seen …
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Barry Hinckley
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5/24/12
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21 views
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Operation Clean Government strongly opposes Governor Chafee’s proposal to abolish Rhode Island’s Bureau of Audits. We join with other responsible individuals (such as the president of the …
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Margaret Kane and Richard August
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5/24/12
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13 views
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HALF THE WORLD AWAY: Peace Corps volunteer Joanne …
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I love to bake – bread, cookies, muffins, coffee cake; there is nothing I won’t try when it comes to baking something sweet and tasty. Unfortunately, baking in a Ukrainian kitchen can be a bit of …
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Joanne R. Luongo
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5/24/12
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32 views
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Over the last few months much misinformation has been spread about legislation offering women the opportunity to view an ultrasound image of their child prior to abortion.
To be clear, these laws …
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Jeanne Monahan
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5/17/12
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13 views
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