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Emerging Leaders of Newport County to Participate in RI Themed Trivia Night to Benefit Local Nonprofits

Teams participating include: EL/NPT; Leadership Rhode Island; Roger Williams University School of Law; East Bay Chamber of Commerce; PVD Lady Project; and Rhode Island Girls’ Pint Out.

New owner of Providence affordable family apartments at Barbara Jordan I plans rehabilitation

“This is an opportunity to make a tremendous impact in South Providence,” said Barbara Fields (LRI '93), executive director of Rhode Island Housing.

17 RI Experts Tell How Rhode Island Can Win Amazon HQ2

Tom Sweeney (LRI '98), Lisa Ranglin (LRI '13), and Mayor Allan Fung (LRI '01), among others, share their thoughts on how best to lure Amazon to Rhode Island.

Commuter rail key to R.I. growth

Scott Wolf (LRI '87), Executive Director of GrowSmartRI: "There is clearly unmet demand for better transit to the Quonset Business Park (in North Kingstown), which has virtually no transit service, but nearly 11,000 workers employed by 200 businesses."

My Turn: Barnaby Evans: Using light of WaterFire to symbolize wisdom, justice

Barnaby Evans (LRI '95): "Let us resolve that our community will continue to honor bearers of light, who fight the darkness of hatred with resolve, justice, leadership, education, inspiration, and love."

A Hospital Leader Uses Real Stories To Gain Trust And Support

Sandra Coletta (LRI '93), who began her career as an accountant and started in healthcare as an internal auditor at a hospital, began telling the stories when she became president of Kent Hospital, part of the Care New England Health System, in 2008.

Chiropractic coverage mandated for substance disorders

Sen. Donna M. Nesselbush (LRI '87), D-Pawtucket, a co-sponsor of the bill, said she supports the nonopioid pain relief provided by caregivers that include chiropractors and acupuncturists.

Washington Trust CEO, CFO to retire

There’s a changing of the guard planned this winter for Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., as long-time Chairman and CEO Joseph J. MarcAurele and Chief Financial Officer David V. Devault (LRI '01) have announced plans to retire.

Opinion: DMV computer system upgrade a success for R.I.

"Much thanks also goes to Director of Revenue Robert S. Hull for the exercise of his acute business acumen, and to DMV Administrator Walter R. Craddock (LRI '93) and his senior staff for their day-to-day project oversight."

Matt Plain Named To Best Lawyers In America 2018

Matthew R. Plain (LRI '13) was recently selected for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® 2018 in the Education Law practice area.

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