RHODE ISLAND

Jan 04 2025POLITICS

Rhode Island Senate Shuffle: New Faces in Key Positions

In Rhode Island, the Senate is undergoing significant changes. Two prominent committee chairs, Senator Alana M. DiMario and Senator Dawn Euer, are stepping down from their roles. DiMario has been a strong advocate for climate policies, while Euer has played a crucial part in judge confirmations and gun law reforms. Following a failed attempt to replace the Senate Pre...

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Dec 31 2024LIFESTYLE

Rhode Island's Top Baby Names: Charlotte and Liam Take the Lead

In the small state of Rhode Island, baby names have been following a clear trend over the past few years. For the third consecutive year, Charlotte has been the most popular name for girls. This year, there's a new king of the hill for boys: Liam. The health department shared this exciting news on Monday. Liam's not a new favorite; he's been popular across the US for...

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Dec 28 2024TECHNOLOGY

Rhode Island Seeks to Boost Cybersecurity After Major Attack

Imagine you live in Rhode Island and rely on state services for retirement benefits. Recently, a cybersecurity attack hit the state's main service system—RIBridges. This left hundreds of thousands of people’s banking details, Social Security info, and personal data vulnerable. Whoops! There goes your trust in the system. The state's Employee Retirement System, which...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Senator Cano's Bittersweet Departure from Rhode Island Senate: A New Chapter Ahead?

As Senator Sandra C. Cano stepped down from her position in the Rhode Island Senate, she left behind a legacy of impactful change. But what prompted her departure? Was it the allure of a new opportunity or a sense of fulfillment? The article hints at a potential job with the US Small Business Administration, but the details remain unclear. Cano's resignation came mer...

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Sep 15 2024POLITICS

Will Rhode Island Senator Sandra Cano Leave Her Seat for a Federal Job?

As Rhode Island lawmakers buzz about state Senator Sandra Cano's potential departure for a federal job, questions arise about her future and the implications for the state. Cano, a heavy favorite to be reelected to her Senate District 8 seat, has been tight-lipped about the US Small Business Administration job that would require her to step away from the Senate. But ...

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Aug 28 2024SCIENCE

Rhode Island Life Science Hub: A Slow-Moving Start or a Deliberate Strategy?

Rhode Island's Life Science Hub, the state's latest effort to boost its life sciences industry, has hit a speed bump. The Hub's board recently postponed a vote on the development of a publicly funded startup space in Providence, citing 'in-the-weeds details' as the main hurdle. This decision comes at a time when other major metro areas, including Boston, are grappli...

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