Alexa Gagosz
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Business Reporter in Rhode Island for The Boston Globe | I also write The Food Club newsletter. Sign up: globe.com/rifoodclub
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Reading this in meeting minutes is always funny.
April 16, 2025 at 12:32 AM
Reading this in meeting minutes is always funny.
During the “Hands Off!” rally in Providence, Rhode Island, where thousands protested President Trump and Elon Musk today.
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April 5, 2025 at 9:15 PM
During the “Hands Off!” rally in Providence, Rhode Island, where thousands protested President Trump and Elon Musk today.
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Patrick Crowley (@patcrowley401.bsky.social), the president of the AFL-CIO (@riaflcio.bsky.social), here in Providence, Rhode Island, led the crowd of at least 8,000 during the #HandsOff protest.
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April 5, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Patrick Crowley (@patcrowley401.bsky.social), the president of the AFL-CIO (@riaflcio.bsky.social), here in Providence, Rhode Island, led the crowd of at least 8,000 during the #HandsOff protest.
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The “Raging Grannies” during the “Hands Off!” protest in Providence, Rhode Island, today, singing about protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 8:23 PM
The “Raging Grannies” during the “Hands Off!” protest in Providence, Rhode Island, today, singing about protecting Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security. @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
Jesse Martin, the executive vice president of SEIU 1199, during the “Hands Off!” protest in Providence, Rhode Island, today. While he was critical of Trump and Elon Musk, he also criticized RI Gov. McKee for not prioritizing healthcare spending.
“When the boss says no, we say yes.”
“When the boss says no, we say yes.”
April 5, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Jesse Martin, the executive vice president of SEIU 1199, during the “Hands Off!” protest in Providence, Rhode Island, today. While he was critical of Trump and Elon Musk, he also criticized RI Gov. McKee for not prioritizing healthcare spending.
“When the boss says no, we say yes.”
“When the boss says no, we say yes.”
At least 8,000 people participated in today’s march in Providence. @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 7:24 PM
At least 8,000 people participated in today’s march in Providence. @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
Scenes from the thousands who showed up to the “Hands Off” protest in Providence, Rhode Island today-
Protestors were highly critical of President Trump and Elon Musk, but also of Republicans they call “absent.” One woman says she thinks they are “submissive.” @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
Protestors were highly critical of President Trump and Elon Musk, but also of Republicans they call “absent.” One woman says she thinks they are “submissive.” @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
April 5, 2025 at 7:21 PM
Scenes from the thousands who showed up to the “Hands Off” protest in Providence, Rhode Island today-
Protestors were highly critical of President Trump and Elon Musk, but also of Republicans they call “absent.” One woman says she thinks they are “submissive.” @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
Protestors were highly critical of President Trump and Elon Musk, but also of Republicans they call “absent.” One woman says she thinks they are “submissive.” @bostonglobe.com @globeri.bsky.social
That’s not the lede. That’s a sub headline, which editors write. Not reporters. This is the lede.
April 4, 2025 at 5:44 PM
That’s not the lede. That’s a sub headline, which editors write. Not reporters. This is the lede.
Speaker Shekarchi says he spoke about the political climate and how it will impact CVS with its CEO, David Joyner, today.
“I want CVS to stay in Rhode Island,” he said.
CVS’s handling of the opioid epidemic is one of the expected critiques of Gov. McKee’s campaign against challenger Helena Foulkes
“I want CVS to stay in Rhode Island,” he said.
CVS’s handling of the opioid epidemic is one of the expected critiques of Gov. McKee’s campaign against challenger Helena Foulkes
March 5, 2025 at 12:10 AM
Speaker Shekarchi says he spoke about the political climate and how it will impact CVS with its CEO, David Joyner, today.
“I want CVS to stay in Rhode Island,” he said.
CVS’s handling of the opioid epidemic is one of the expected critiques of Gov. McKee’s campaign against challenger Helena Foulkes
“I want CVS to stay in Rhode Island,” he said.
CVS’s handling of the opioid epidemic is one of the expected critiques of Gov. McKee’s campaign against challenger Helena Foulkes
Speaker Shekarchi when asked why he won’t impose penalties on towns who do not comply with the state’s 30-year law that mandates a 10% minimum of low and moderate income housing inventory in each state:
“My style of governing is different from President Trump’s.”
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“My style of governing is different from President Trump’s.”
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March 4, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Speaker Shekarchi when asked why he won’t impose penalties on towns who do not comply with the state’s 30-year law that mandates a 10% minimum of low and moderate income housing inventory in each state:
“My style of governing is different from President Trump’s.”
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“My style of governing is different from President Trump’s.”
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Speaker Shekarchi: “When Donald Trump does something good for the State of Rhode Island, I’m going to say thank you. If he does something bad… I’m going to fight that.”
He said the state “does not have the ability to fight the federal government on every single issue.”
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He said the state “does not have the ability to fight the federal government on every single issue.”
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March 4, 2025 at 11:45 PM
Speaker Shekarchi: “When Donald Trump does something good for the State of Rhode Island, I’m going to say thank you. If he does something bad… I’m going to fight that.”
He said the state “does not have the ability to fight the federal government on every single issue.”
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He said the state “does not have the ability to fight the federal government on every single issue.”
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Speaker Shekarchi says he “totally disagrees” with Gov. McKee that Rhode Island has enough money for the Washington Bridge.
“We cannot allocate every single RIDOT dollar into the Washington Bridge,” he tells @danmcgowan.bsky.social at #RHODEMAPLIVE.
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“We cannot allocate every single RIDOT dollar into the Washington Bridge,” he tells @danmcgowan.bsky.social at #RHODEMAPLIVE.
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March 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
Speaker Shekarchi says he “totally disagrees” with Gov. McKee that Rhode Island has enough money for the Washington Bridge.
“We cannot allocate every single RIDOT dollar into the Washington Bridge,” he tells @danmcgowan.bsky.social at #RHODEMAPLIVE.
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“We cannot allocate every single RIDOT dollar into the Washington Bridge,” he tells @danmcgowan.bsky.social at #RHODEMAPLIVE.
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The business’s name — if it had one — has been lost in history, much like the story of Bernoon and his oyster house. Yet, we know it did well because of his will, which I found in the city's archives in Providence City Hall.
February 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
The business’s name — if it had one — has been lost in history, much like the story of Bernoon and his oyster house. Yet, we know it did well because of his will, which I found in the city's archives in Providence City Hall.
For this story, I had to dig into some serious archives and maps of the city. Mr. Bernoon's establishment was located on Town Street, which is now South Main Street, near the site of the old Custom House.
February 20, 2025 at 1:18 PM
For this story, I had to dig into some serious archives and maps of the city. Mr. Bernoon's establishment was located on Town Street, which is now South Main Street, near the site of the old Custom House.
For example, the state acquired the former Charlesgate nursing home for $6.85m. Now it’s sheltering 57 homeless families with 150 children. This week, older adults 55+ also moved in.
This is part of a broader effort, the governor told me, “to control some real estate” and open more beds.
This is part of a broader effort, the governor told me, “to control some real estate” and open more beds.
February 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
For example, the state acquired the former Charlesgate nursing home for $6.85m. Now it’s sheltering 57 homeless families with 150 children. This week, older adults 55+ also moved in.
This is part of a broader effort, the governor told me, “to control some real estate” and open more beds.
This is part of a broader effort, the governor told me, “to control some real estate” and open more beds.
Both Apple and Google have changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on the Maps apps.
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February 12, 2025 at 1:29 AM
Both Apple and Google have changed the name of the Gulf of Mexico to the Gulf of America on the Maps apps.
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A copy of the memo from President Trump's Office of Management and Budget on the proposed funding freeze:
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January 29, 2025 at 3:24 AM
A copy of the memo from President Trump's Office of Management and Budget on the proposed funding freeze:
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“I am going to watch him like a hawk.”
@reed.senate.gov issues statement on Pete Hegseth confirmation to lead the Pentagon:
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@reed.senate.gov issues statement on Pete Hegseth confirmation to lead the Pentagon:
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January 25, 2025 at 3:10 AM
“I am going to watch him like a hawk.”
@reed.senate.gov issues statement on Pete Hegseth confirmation to lead the Pentagon:
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@reed.senate.gov issues statement on Pete Hegseth confirmation to lead the Pentagon:
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INBOX: @whitehouse.senate.gov on Inauguration:
“This was no normal inauguration of an American president. President Trump gave a cadre of billionaires seats of honor on the dais, and he is handing them the power of the federal government…”
Full statement:
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“This was no normal inauguration of an American president. President Trump gave a cadre of billionaires seats of honor on the dais, and he is handing them the power of the federal government…”
Full statement:
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January 20, 2025 at 6:47 PM
INBOX: @whitehouse.senate.gov on Inauguration:
“This was no normal inauguration of an American president. President Trump gave a cadre of billionaires seats of honor on the dais, and he is handing them the power of the federal government…”
Full statement:
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“This was no normal inauguration of an American president. President Trump gave a cadre of billionaires seats of honor on the dais, and he is handing them the power of the federal government…”
Full statement:
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TikTok has gone dark.
January 19, 2025 at 3:55 AM
TikTok has gone dark.
Flipping through some archives of the Biltmore Hotel (now the Graduate) in Providence and found some gems.
January 17, 2025 at 2:37 AM
Flipping through some archives of the Biltmore Hotel (now the Graduate) in Providence and found some gems.
INBOX: Senate leaders are now joining the call for Governor Dan McKee to declare a state of emergency to assist those experiencing homelessness. @globeri.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com
January 13, 2025 at 9:33 PM
INBOX: Senate leaders are now joining the call for Governor Dan McKee to declare a state of emergency to assist those experiencing homelessness. @globeri.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com
In a letter to all Prospect Medical Holdings’ employees today, co-CEO Van Crockett told them not to answer any press inquiries.
When I contacted Prospect’s spokesperson today, they declined to comment further. @globeri.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com
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When I contacted Prospect’s spokesperson today, they declined to comment further. @globeri.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com
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January 12, 2025 at 7:06 PM
In a letter to all Prospect Medical Holdings’ employees today, co-CEO Van Crockett told them not to answer any press inquiries.
When I contacted Prospect’s spokesperson today, they declined to comment further. @globeri.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com
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When I contacted Prospect’s spokesperson today, they declined to comment further. @globeri.bsky.social @bostonglobe.com
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The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce just sent a letter to the members of the General Assembly, alongside other leading business organizations, expressing strong opposition to any broad-based tax increases, particularly on personal income tax rates.The message: Keep Rhode Island competitive.
January 10, 2025 at 10:04 PM
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce just sent a letter to the members of the General Assembly, alongside other leading business organizations, expressing strong opposition to any broad-based tax increases, particularly on personal income tax rates.The message: Keep Rhode Island competitive.
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