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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee sworn in for first full term in office
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 1 year agoPROVIDENCE — Gov. Dan McKee on Tuesday began his first full term in office before a...
Why only one US state celebrates Victory Day
The Hill via Yahoo News· 2 years agoPROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Monday is Rhode Island’s 74th annual Victory Day, continuing the state’s custom of being the only place in America that honors...
Rhode Island pediatric beds are 100% full amid surge in respiratory viruses
NBC News via Yahoo News· 2 years agoEvery one of Rhode Island’s pediatric hospital beds was full on Sunday and Monday, according to an...
Moving forward to improve student academic performance in RI | Opinion
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 9 months agoSubmitted opinion column: Dan McKee is the 76th governor of Rhode Island and Angélica Infante-Green...
RI lawmakers come back next week for a new session. Here's what will spark debate.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 5 months agoPROVIDENCE – At 4 p.m. on Tuesday, the State House merry-go-round begins anew. The late-night...
RI has no shortage of politicians convicted of crimes. Here's a list.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 8 months agoRhode Island gets a bit of a bad rap when it comes to its politicians. Government corruption is an...
Do Rhode Islanders trust their government? Here's what a new URI poll found.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 7 months agoPROVIDENCE – In its first big foray into public-opinion polling, the state-funded University of...
It's raise time for McKee's Cabinet. Here's who is in line to get a pay bump and how much.
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 2 months agoPROVIDENCE – Do Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee's Cabinet directors deserve to be paid at least as much...
Leading by example? RI quietly extends time to meet zero-emission target for state fleet
The Providence Journal via Yahoo News· 8 months agoThe state has struggled to reach zero-emission goals for its own fleet of vehicles, as cost, supply...
Can Baby Bonds Deliver on Promise to Close Rhode Island’s Wealth Gap?
The 74 via Yahoo News· 3 months agoTrust fund babies tend to get a bad rap. But Rhode Island General Treasurer James Diossa wants more...