Economy

Providence, Oregon Faces Critical Financial Challenges Amid Proposed Budget Cuts

News Summary Providence Health & Services in Oregon is facing severe financial challenges due to anticipated cuts totaling $1.5 billion,…

1 month ago

Rhode Island House Rejects Pay Raises for Top Officials

News Summary The Rhode Island House of Representatives has unanimously voted against Governor Dan McKee's proposal to increase salaries for…

1 month ago

Rhode Island Senate Passes Cell Phone Ban in Schools

News Summary The Rhode Island State Senate has unanimously passed a bill banning cell phones in public schools during school…

2 months ago

ACLU Sues NEA Over Funding Restrictions on Gender Ideology

News Summary The ACLU of Rhode Island has sued the National Endowment for the Arts, challenging new funding restrictions imposed…

2 months ago

Providence Faces Major Public Health Funding Cuts

News Summary The Trump administration's recent funding cuts have significantly impacted public health and scientific research in Rhode Island, leading…

2 months ago

Brown University Sues NSF Over Grant Funding Cuts

News Summary Brown University has filed a federal lawsuit against the National Science Foundation (NSF) over recent grant funding cuts…

2 months ago

Providence Firefighter Steven Elliott Passes Away at 38

News Summary Steven Elliott, a dedicated firefighter with the Providence Fire Department, has passed away unexpectedly at the age of…

2 months ago

Rhode Island’s Environmental Police Division Nears Full Staffing

News Summary Rhode Island's Department of Environmental Management is set to achieve full staffing for its Division of Law Enforcement…

2 months ago

TF Green International Airport Retains TSA for Security Screening

News Summary TF Green International Airport in Rhode Island has decided to retain the TSA for its security screening services…

2 months ago

Providence Resident Wins Final $1 Million in Lottery Game

News Summary A lucky winner from Providence has claimed the last $1 million prize in the Rhode Island Lottery's instant…

2 months ago