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"We will again pursue a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing every Rhode Island child the right to quality education."
Senate President, Valarie J. Lawson
"We will again pursue a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing every Rhode Island child the right to quality education."
Senate President, Valarie J. Lawson
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January 4, 2026 at 2:24 PM
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"We will again pursue a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing every Rhode Island child the right to quality education."
Senate President, Valarie J. Lawson
"We will again pursue a state constitutional amendment guaranteeing every Rhode Island child the right to quality education."
Senate President, Valarie J. Lawson
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/m... Lawson said the Senate will again pursue a proposal to make education a constitutional right...
The idea has long been opposed by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi...
“We disagree on this,” Lawson said of Shekarchi. “It’s not going away.”
The idea has long been opposed by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi...
“We disagree on this,” Lawson said of Shekarchi. “It’s not going away.”
R.I. Senate leaders on taxing the rich, new judges, and saving two hospitals in crisis - The Boston Globe
" I think everything’s on the table this year,“ said Senate President Valarie Lawson, who also said she will push to make education a constitutional right.
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December 5, 2025 at 2:05 PM
www.bostonglobe.com/2025/12/05/m... Lawson said the Senate will again pursue a proposal to make education a constitutional right...
The idea has long been opposed by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi...
“We disagree on this,” Lawson said of Shekarchi. “It’s not going away.”
The idea has long been opposed by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi...
“We disagree on this,” Lawson said of Shekarchi. “It’s not going away.”
Houston plays the A's at 3:30 this afternoon, so the Sox could be in before tonight's 7:07 start. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/25/s...
Game 159: Red Sox can clinch a postseason berth Thursday in Toronto - The Boston Globe
A Houston loss (vs. the Athletics at 3:30) or a Boston win (vs. Toronto at 7 p.m.) would clinch a wild-card spot for the Red Sox. Brayan Bello is pitching.
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September 25, 2025 at 5:27 PM
Houston plays the A's at 3:30 this afternoon, so the Sox could be in before tonight's 7:07 start. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/09/25/s...
apnews.com/article/okla... Walters resigns as Oklahoma's top public schools official to lead conservative educators' group
Ryan Walters resigns as Oklahoma's top public schools official to lead conservative educators' group
Oklahoma's top public schools official, Ryan Walters, says he's resigning to lead a conservative educators' group.
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September 25, 2025 at 3:00 PM
apnews.com/article/okla... Walters resigns as Oklahoma's top public schools official to lead conservative educators' group
Chutzpah to the nth degree! degfrrhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/27/business/belichick-gold-digger-trademark-jordon-hudson/?s_campaign=sharetool_Bluesky_view
Company registered to Belichick’s girlfriend files trademark applications for ‘Gold Digger’ jewelry, ‘Belecast’ media - The Boston Globe
The trademark applications were filed by a Hingham-based company that lists Hudson as a manager.
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August 28, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Chutzpah to the nth degree! degfrrhttps://www.bostonglobe.com/2025/08/27/business/belichick-gold-digger-trademark-jordon-hudson/?s_campaign=sharetool_Bluesky_view
Trump administration agrees to release remainder of frozen education funds by October rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/trump...
Trump administration agrees to release remainder of frozen education funds by October • Rhode Island Current
The federal government has agreed to release the remainder of $29 million in education funding for Rhode Island — part of $6.8 billion nationwide — to resolve a multistate lawsuit co-led by Attorney G...
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August 27, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Trump administration agrees to release remainder of frozen education funds by October rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/trump...
On CNN tonight, Scott Jennings cited Rhode Island as evidence of Democratic gerrymandering. With only two Congressional districts, really!
August 6, 2025 at 2:39 AM
On CNN tonight, Scott Jennings cited Rhode Island as evidence of Democratic gerrymandering. With only two Congressional districts, really!
Trump’s 26 budget request had called for $12 billion in spending cuts at the Education Department, but the committee allocated $79 billion in discretionary funding. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/31/r...
Trump’s big proposed cuts to health and education spending rebuffed by US Senate panel • Rhode Island Current
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations Thursday largely rejected Trump administration proposals to slash funding for education programs, medical research grants, health initiatives a...
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August 1, 2025 at 11:30 AM
Trump’s 26 budget request had called for $12 billion in spending cuts at the Education Department, but the committee allocated $79 billion in discretionary funding. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/31/r...
Orange Lotus: How the Trump Show Outwits Reality
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Orange Lotus: How the Trump Show Outwits Reality
One thing you have to acknowledge about Trump is that he understands the press so much better than the press understands him.
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July 9, 2025 at 12:14 AM
Orange Lotus: How the Trump Show Outwits Reality
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Last month, Christophe Clement, now D. Wayne Lukas, is in hospice care.
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Legendary Hall of Fame Trainer D. Wayne Lukas Hospitalized; Horses Transferred to Veteran Assistant Sebastian 'Bas' Nicholl | Churchill Downs
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June 26, 2025 at 5:11 PM
Last month, Christophe Clement, now D. Wayne Lukas, is in hospice care.
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Added to Politico's report about USDA's fudging agricultural exports data, it confirms Paul Krugman's prediction that TACO will falsify economic data to mask an economy in decline.
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Exclusive | Economists Raise Questions About Quality of U.S. Inflation Data
The Labor Department says staffing shortages reduced its ability to conduct its massive monthly survey, forcing it to turn to less precise guesses.
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June 5, 2025 at 12:46 AM
Added to Politico's report about USDA's fudging agricultural exports data, it confirms Paul Krugman's prediction that TACO will falsify economic data to mask an economy in decline.
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The Cardinals send a message to Trump and his acolytes.
May 8, 2025 at 5:25 PM
The Cardinals send a message to Trump and his acolytes.
Rhode Island ranks 24th overall, but 38th in education. www.usnews.com/news/best-st...
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May 6, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Rhode Island ranks 24th overall, but 38th in education. www.usnews.com/news/best-st...
Despite an uneven start, the Sox are just a half-game back!
W L GB
NY Yankees 14 10
Boston 14 11 0.5
W L GB
NY Yankees 14 10
Boston 14 11 0.5
April 23, 2025 at 4:59 PM
Despite an uneven start, the Sox are just a half-game back!
W L GB
NY Yankees 14 10
Boston 14 11 0.5
W L GB
NY Yankees 14 10
Boston 14 11 0.5
The Fart of the Deal.
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U.S. stocks see biggest 2-day wipeout in history in wake of Trump’s tariffs
Stocks erased a combined $6.6 trillion in value on Thursday and Friday.
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April 5, 2025 at 2:35 AM
The Fart of the Deal.
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Even with five year smoothing, Rhode Island's teacher pension system costs will increase, and local governments too, as they pay 60% of the annual required contribution. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/03/n...
Dow drops nearly 1,700 in its biggest wipeout since 2020 as Trump tariffs shake markets. Follow live updates. - The Boston Globe
The S&P 500 sank 4.8 percent, more than in major markets across Asia and Europe, for its worst day since the pandemic crashed the economy in 2020.
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April 3, 2025 at 10:25 PM
Even with five year smoothing, Rhode Island's teacher pension system costs will increase, and local governments too, as they pay 60% of the annual required contribution. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/03/n...
How do they expect this to work?
"In an interview this week, team representatives told The Providence Journal that they had identified some 3,600 parking spots for the 10,500-seat stadium, roughly 90% of which are within about a 15-minute walk."
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"In an interview this week, team representatives told The Providence Journal that they had identified some 3,600 parking spots for the 10,500-seat stadium, roughly 90% of which are within about a 15-minute walk."
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19 parking lots and fans 'March to the Match': How parking will work at Tidewater Stadium
The team hopes the "March to the Match" parade through Pawtucket streets will become a cherished tradition.
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March 15, 2025 at 3:54 PM
How do they expect this to work?
"In an interview this week, team representatives told The Providence Journal that they had identified some 3,600 parking spots for the 10,500-seat stadium, roughly 90% of which are within about a 15-minute walk."
www.providencejournal.com/story/news/l...
"In an interview this week, team representatives told The Providence Journal that they had identified some 3,600 parking spots for the 10,500-seat stadium, roughly 90% of which are within about a 15-minute walk."
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The great Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning. A real hardass in the KKK's Social Club. "...a member? ha, ha, ha, a member of what?."
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Gene Hackman is Badass
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February 28, 2025 at 2:13 AM
The great Gene Hackman in Mississippi Burning. A real hardass in the KKK's Social Club. "...a member? ha, ha, ha, a member of what?."
youtu.be/a2XTXHKcUPY?...
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Bob Baffert has two horses in race #8 at Santa Anita, including the chalk Voldemont. How appropriate!
February 22, 2025 at 11:57 PM
Bob Baffert has two horses in race #8 at Santa Anita, including the chalk Voldemont. How appropriate!
Despite losing home & aways to BC and UMass Lowell, PC is still in the top ten at #7. www.ncaa.com/rankings/ice...
DI Men's Ice Hockey Rankings - USCHO.com | NCAA.com
Men's USCHO DI rankings
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January 27, 2025 at 9:53 PM
Despite losing home & aways to BC and UMass Lowell, PC is still in the top ten at #7. www.ncaa.com/rankings/ice...
BC Hockey validated their #1 national ranking with home and away wins against #7 Providence and #8 BU.
January 26, 2025 at 2:33 AM
BC Hockey validated their #1 national ranking with home and away wins against #7 Providence and #8 BU.
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Patriots and Vrabel have a deal.
January 12, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Per ESPN's Adam Schefter, Patriots and Vrabel have a deal.
That didn't take long. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/11/s...
Source: Patriots in negotiations to sign Mike Vrabel as head coach - The Boston Globe
If the former Patriots linebacker is unable to come to an agreement, then New England’s search would require much more time given the league’s rules surrounding staffs of playoff teams.
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January 11, 2025 at 11:16 PM
That didn't take long. www.bostonglobe.com/2025/01/11/s...
PairWise has PC Hockey 4th. 2 other national polls have them 5th.
1. Boston College
2. Michigan State
3. Minnesota
4. Providence
1. Boston College
2. Michigan State
3. Minnesota
4. Providence
December 31, 2024 at 1:35 AM
PairWise has PC Hockey 4th. 2 other national polls have them 5th.
1. Boston College
2. Michigan State
3. Minnesota
4. Providence
1. Boston College
2. Michigan State
3. Minnesota
4. Providence