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Proposal to force indicted Providence councilors to resign leadership posts gets hearing Tuesday

That’s the pitch from Councilman Sam Zurier (LRI '04), whose proposal to amend the city’s code of ethics to require any councilor who is indicted on a felony "directly related to his or her employment" to step down from leadership positions.

Nonviolence is a choice: Group’s message of peace seeks footing in tough Chicago neighborhood

Teny Gross (LRI '03), who heads the institute in the West Side's Austin neighborhood, tapped a wooden table top. "Knock on wood."

30 charged in big bust of ‘major’ Providence/Mass drug ring

“Make no mistake about it, this is a significant, a major drug operation,” Police Chief Col. Hugh Clements (LRI '05) said during a morning press conference at the city’s public safety complex. Clements referred to the group as “major league drug dealers.”

In-House with… Robert P. Suglia of Amica Mutual Insurance Co.

An interview with Robert P. Suglia (LRI '05) of Amica Mutual Insurance Co.

Demolition crew uncovers hidden vault at Rhode Island State House

If there is a long-forgotten room in the State House basement, it’s likely that the room would be on the other side of the wall in the office of the House policy director, Lynne Urbani (LRI '92).

R.I. DMV prepares to launch new computer system

The gradual adoption of the new technology is designed to allow state employees and supervisors to oversee the rollout, and make sure the transition is handled smoothly, according to Robert Hull, director of the R.I. Division of Revenue and Walter R. ‘Bud’ Craddock (LRI '93).

R.I. Housing announces $2.4M in HOME grants

"The HOME program, combined with the use of LIHTCs, enables local developers to attract $28.8 million in private investment and build 137 much-needed homes across our state,” said Barbara Fields (LRI '93), executive director of Rhode Island Housing.

Warwick budget proposal to increase spending, tax burden

Mayor Scott Avedisian (LRI '97) unveiled a fiscal 2018 budget Wednesday that represents a modest increase in spending over the current year, and is expected to result in an increased tax burden for property owners.

R.I. fast-food entrepreneur Nicholas Janikies, 84

“He was bigger than life,” said Dale Venturini (LRI '88), president and CEO of the RI Hospitality Association. “He was in fast food before we knew how to spell it. He wasn’t afraid to try new concepts.”

Opioid-addicted patients in Rhode Island will get easier access to medications to treat addiction

R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Hittner (LRI '01) announced Wednesday that she has signed agreements with all of Rhode Island’s major commercial health insurers that will end the preauthorization requirement for certain prescription drugs.

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