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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.

$18.5M budget puts Central Falls on ‘path to fiscal responsibility,’ mayor says

“Bankruptcy was a bitter pill for all of us,” Mayor James Diossa (LRI '12) wrote in a letter accompanying his budget. “But, it has set us on a path to fiscal responsibility and economic growth."

Buck up Rhode Island, you deserve to love yourself

"One Last Thing" with Scott Wolf (LRI '87), Executive Director of Grow Smart Rhode Island.

Consultant issues dire warnings over East Greenwich deficit

Relying on one-time revenue sources and raiding surpluses are not solutions, Gayle Corrigan (LRI '13) said. School Committee Chairman Carolyn Mark (2017 Nu II) said the school committee was unable to cut mandated programs.

Five Questions With: Dr. Peter Hollmann

Dr. Peter Hollmann (LRI '88) has been named academic director of the Executive Master of Healthcare Leadership program at Brown University’s School of Professional Studies. In addition, he is chief medical officer for University Medicine.

At least 125 R.I. voters claim police stations, shops as their home address

Ken Block’s (LRI '12) findings also raise questions about flaws in the state’s voter-registration system at a time when state lawmakers are considering bills to repeal Voter ID and create automatic voter registration with each new driver’s license.

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