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Stop using history to shoot down a constitutional convention
The well-funded coalition of labor and civil liberties groups opposing the calling of a Rhode Island constitutional convention is using the history of Rhode Island’s 1986 convention to make its case. In doing so, the Rhode Island Citizens for Responsible Government has committed the fallacies of composition and presentism. The fallacy of composition is to […]
Vote: Academic excellence to community service, these RI high schoolers are setting the bar
Rhode Island's high school students continue to make an impact in and out of the classroom and it's time to recognize their achievements. Below you will find the nominations for The Providence Journal's Student of the Week and you can help to honor their efforts by casting your ballot for the top student. Voting...
Rhode Island Lottery Pays Out $426.4M to State General Fund, Despite Drop in Revenue
The Rhode Island Lottery has delivered a hefty $426.4 million check to the state’s General Fund for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024. But while the payout sounds impressive, it’s a slight drop from the previous year, with the state pocketing $8.2 million less than in 2023. This payout comes after the Lottery accounted for prize awards, commissions, and various gaming expenses.
McKee appoints Newport educator to R.I. Ethics Commission
The Rhode Island Ethics Commission has a full slate for the first time in more than three years, thanks to the latest appointment made by Gov. Dan McKee on Friday. McKee’s pick of Michael Browner, Jr., principal at Frank E. Thompson Middle School in Newport, fills the empty spot left after chair Marisa Quinn stepped […]
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