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R.I. Mayor Allan Fung launches second bid for governor

Cranston Republican Mayor Allan Fung (LRI '01) launched his second run for governor of Rhode Island on Tuesday, armed for battle against Democrat incumbent Gina Raimondo.
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9 Democratic primaries to watch in 2018

State Rep. Aaron Regunberg (LRI '17) jumped into the lieutenant governor's race in Rhode Island on Tuesday, setting up a showdown with incumbent Democrat Dan McKee.
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R.I. caterer Laughing Gorilla turns borrowed space into pop-up restaurant

Laughing Gorilla launched in May as a catering/event business with Vincola as the business manager, Johnson & Wales University alum Jason Timothy as the chef and brewmaster and Revival Brewing owner Sean Larkin (LRI '16) as the beverage guru.
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Beacon Mutual’s New CEO Spero: ‘We’re Within an Hour of Every Policyholder’

“My vision is to ensure that Beacon remains the insurer of choice for Rhode Island for workers compensation insurance,” Spero (LRI '84) said. “We are a one-line, one-state carrier. All we do is workers compensation, and we only do it in one place.”
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Fung lauds Cranston’s new online tax and billing system

Mayor Allan W. Fung (LRI '01) this month announced the successful rollout of a new online tax and electronic billing system.
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How New England Became A Leader In The Craft Beer Boom

Owner Jennifer Brinton (LRI '17) says the additional 60-barrel tanks were needed to keep up with demand for Captain’s Daughter and Flying Jenny, two of the brewery’s most popular ales.
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R.I. tries to put best foot forward with Amazon pitch

In fact, Alec Beckett (LRI '11), creative partner at Nail, said Friday that the empty field video is an existing spot focused on general business attraction that the agency tweaked to peg it to Amazon.
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Don’t Forget Puerto Rico

“It’s surreal to have everyone you love so deeply affected by a storm you didn’t feel a breath of. There are almost no phones or computers that are working, so communications – from outside the island and on the island – are extremely difficult,” says Ashley Mercado (LRI '11).
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The 10 Best Airports in the U.S.

Congratulations to Brian Schattle (LRI '07) and Patti Goldstein (LRI '01) for doing your part to get TF Green Airport (PVD) in "The Best Airports in the U.S." according to Condé Nast Traveler.
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R.I. Rep. Regunberg, considering run for state office, to announce plans Tuesday

Rep. Aaron Regunberg (LRI '17), 27, has not yet officially confirmed his intent to run for lieutenant governor, a job currently held by Democrat — and former Cumberland mayor — Dan McKee.