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Raimondo looking for revenue; won’t raise sales or income taxes

As an example: Senator Donna M. Nesselbush (LRI '87), D-Pawtucket, has proposed a tax on sugary drinks. Her bill, slated for a hearing on Thursday, would earmark the $27 million per year in potential new state tax revenue to a newly created Children’s Health Promotion Fund.

Providence academy trains new generation of Latino leaders

“There is some question about whether a leader is born or made,” Tomas Avila (LRI '00) told about 40 people gathered in the Iglesia Vision Cristiana church. “I say it’s both. But leaders need to be given new tools, new visions."

R.I. businesses should look to Africa

Komlan Aloysh (CLRI '12): "It is time for Rhode Island businesses to look to Africa for vast business opportunities through the African immigrant communities here in the state."

Dr. Hittner to retire, Raimondo to appoint Dr. Marie Ganim as OHIC commissioner

The governor’s office announced today that Dr. Kathleen Hittner (LRI '01), the state’s current Health Insurance Commissioner, will retire from her position effective next month.

DeRentis of Residential Properties Ltd. (RPL) completes $1.625 million sale of historic Frederick E. & Albina Bodell House at 25 Balton Road

Residential Properties Ltd. sales associate, Jim DeRentis (LRI '99) has completed the sale of the historic Frederick E. & Albina Bodell House for $1.625 million.

Rhode Island Foundation awards $400K in medical research grants

“Thanks to the commitment of our generous donors, local researchers working to achieve medical advances have a crucial source of seed funding," said Neil D. Steinberg (LRI '91), the Rhode Island Foundation's president and CEO.

Washington Trust makes two executive appointments

The Washington Trust Company's parent, Washington Trust Bancorp Inc., announced Monday that it is has made two executive appointments. Mark K.W. Gim (LRI '02) has been named senior executive vice president, wealth management, and chief strategy officer.

Locally owned publications remain viable in parochial Rhode Island. But for how long?

"When the dawn of digital really started ramping up, every publisher was rushing to do everything. … It was like lemmings running off a cliff," said John Palumbo (LRI '93), owner of Rhode Island Monthly Communications Inc., whose flagship publication is Rhode Island Monthly.

One-of-a-kind dads

Designed by Marc Streisand (LRI '16), owner of Marc Allen Fine Clothiers, the bespoke piece is made out of Italian linen and wool, with a silky cupro lining.

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