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Beacon Mutual’s New CEO Spero: ‘We’re Within an Hour of Every Policyholder’

The board of directors of Beacon Mutual Insurance Company, a Warwick, R.I.-based workers’ compensation carrier, has elected Brian Spero (LRI '84) as president and CEO of the company, effective in July.

CCRI: No penalty for leaving state after getting RI Promise scholarship

There is no scenario where students would be required to pay back their two-year scholarships if they fail to meet certain requirements set by the state – including the residency pledge – according to Alix Ogden (LRI '12), chief of staff to CCRI President Dr. Meghan Hughes.

Washington Trust provides $14M to finance redevelopment of Pennsylvania retail center

“We are pleased to do more business with Katz Properties, providing them flexible financing solutions to work through the redevelopment of the center in Bensalem,” said Julia Anne M. Slom (LRI '04).

Providence moving forward with municipal ID program

The proposal has the support of the Providence Police, according to Capt. Dean Isabella (LRI '14). He said “everyone in the city of Providence should feel they have access to the police department,” and the cards will be good for public safety.

Meet the Young Latino Mayor Who Is Bringing Back His Rhode Island City

James Diossa (LRI '12) became the mayor of Central Falls in 2012 at the age of 27. His victory came at a time when the city was shocked by scandal; former mayor Charles Moreau had been indicted on corruption charges and the city had declared bankruptcy.

Providence PD Training Academy graduates most diverse class in the department’s history

At a ceremony held at the Dunkin' Donuts Center, Mayor Jorge Elorza, Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré (LRI '01), Police Chief Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. (LRI '05), and members of the Providence Police Department honored the graduates.

Rhode Island College says it obeyed all rules in granting Montanaro leave, tuition waiver

And the commissioner of post-secondary education, the newly appointed Brenda Dann-Messier (LRI '87), will work with officials from each of the state’s three public colleges to analyze each institution’s tuition-waiver policy.

Governor signs fiscal 2018 budget

Senate Finance Committee Chairman William J. Conley (LRI '01), D-East Providence, said the agreement frees the state to move forward, “allowing the excise tax phaseout while still providing protections that will monitor its economic feasibility for the state.”

Cox Communications Gives 100K to R.I. Boys and Girls Clubs

A number of speakers took to the podium to give addresses, including Mayor Winthrop, Joe Pratt (LRI '06), who is the executive director and CEO for the Boys & Girls Clubs of Newport County, and representatives of Cox Communications.

Rhode Island International Film Festival to celebrate 21st year

The Champlin Foundation, along with volunteer community leaders Angela Ryding, a Rhode Island actress, and Anthony Ambrosino (LRI '11), a Rhode Island producer/director, will receive the 2017 Producers Circle Award.

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