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National Grid R.I. President Timothy F. Horan embraces change while focusing on reliability

National Grid PLC owns and operates nearly all the state’s electrical and gas systems, connecting energy generators and producers to businesses and households throughout Rhode Island. And in charge of it all is a man named Timothy F. Horan (LRI '01).
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Five Questions With: Lisa Dandeneau

Lisa Dandeneau (LRI '15) is the executive vice president and chief operating officer at Navigant Credit Union. As a special to the [4th of July] holiday, Dandeneau talks with Providence Business News about what it takes to manage a work-life balance.
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WBZ Cares: Annual Art Fundraiser Helps The Home For Little Wanderers Support Youth

Each year, The Home for Little Wanderers' flagship fundraiser "Voices and Visions" raises over one million dollars from art and creative projects created by kids in the program, according to Executive Vice President Michael Pearis (LRI '06).
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Mayor: Brewery in talks to move into Central Falls waterfront development

A brewery may be among the new commercial tenants when a $2.5-million project to renovate the old mill and build a new structure at the Central Falls River Landing is completed, Mayor James Diossa (LRI '12) said Thursday.
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Paid sick leave, disability pensions pass in House as session winds down

Rep. J. Aaron Regunberg (2017 Nu II), the bill’s sponsor, called it a “human dignity issue.” “In every single one of our districts every single day there are hard working Rhode Islanders showing up to work sick.”
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Senate panel OKs bill to block candidates with overdue fines

John Marion (LRI '11), executive director of Common Cause Rhode Island, which worked with Raimondo's office on the bill, described the new version as 'half a loaf,' but said seeing any progress on the issue is encouraging.
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R.I. SkillsUSA director gets national educator award

Joshua Klemp (LRI '13 & CLRI '04), a state director for SkillsUSA Rhode Island, was recognized this week as SkillsUSA's outstanding career and technical educator.
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Muggeridge to leave Fidelity, launch new firm

John Muggeridge (LRI '04), vice president of Rhode Island public affairs at Fidelity Investments, is leaving the wealth-management company and starting his own consulting firm.
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Zurier pushing for more transparency from City Council

One of Democrat Sam Zurier’s (LRI '04) proposals would require each City Council member to have their campaign finance reports dating back to Jan. 1, 2014 posted in a 'prominent position' on the council’s website.
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Beacon Mutual Insurance Company Names Spero President & CEO

The Beacon Mutual Insurance Company named Portsmouth's Brian Spero (LRI '84) as President and CEO. Spero will succeed James Rosati, who is retiring after serving as President for over 10 years.