Rhode Island Education Sector

Rhode Island General Assembly Completes 2025 Legislative Session

News Summary The Rhode Island General Assembly wrapped up its 2025 session, passing a $14.34 billion budget that addresses health…

4 days ago

Rhode Island Lawmakers Conclude 2025 Session with Major Reforms

News Summary Rhode Island legislators wrapped up the 2025 session with significant reforms, including a ban on payday lending, new…

1 week ago

Providence Porchfest 2025 Showcases Local Talent and Community Spirit

News Summary On June 7, 2025, Providence, Rhode Island, held its annual Porchfest, a vibrant event featuring over 170 musical…

3 weeks ago

Rhode Island Childcare Crisis: Infant Rooms Shut Down

News Summary The closure of Over the Rainbow Learning Center's infant rooms highlights a growing crisis in Rhode Island childcare.…

3 weeks ago

Rhode Island Faces Primary Care Crisis

News Summary Rhode Island is experiencing a major crisis in its primary care system, with significant practice closures and layoffs…

4 weeks ago

Rhode Island Addresses Nurse Practitioner Workforce Shortage

News Summary Rhode Island is enhancing its primary care workforce as the number of nurse practitioners grows by 34% over…

1 month ago

Rhode Island FC Kicks Off Season at New Stadium

News Summary Rhode Island FC celebrated its inaugural home match at the newly built Centreville Bank Stadium with a sold-out…

2 months ago

Legislation Introduced for Non-Profit Executive Pay Transparency

News Summary Rhode Island State Representative Patricia Serpa has introduced legislation aimed at improving transparency in the salaries of non-profit…

2 months ago

Rhode Island Ranks 24th in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best States

News Summary Rhode Island has been rated as the 24th best state overall in the 2025 U.S. News & World…

2 months ago

URI Receives $1.2 Million Grant for Biomedical Training

News Summary The University of Rhode Island (URI) has secured a $1.2 million grant from the U.S. Department of Labor…

2 months ago