It’s been less than a week since the Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act, labeling it “constitutional” and setting in motion a frenzy of polarized assertions. The drama that surrounded the Court’s ruling was resounding. Locally, health care providers, the Tea Party … more

Apparently, the Occupy movement isn’t just reaching college students and middle-income individuals who have seen their piece of the American dream dwindle. Because if millionaires are calling for … more

Two weeks ago, a few days after Easter Sunday, we posted a video to our YouTube page, as we so often do. In this particular video, one of our reporters was shown on a trip to Johnston Memorial Park, … more

College educations are the "norm" in today's society, even if the student and their family cannot afford the cost of tuition. But why are we telling our young people that they need to get into debt in order to be successful? We tackle that topic in this week's editorial. more

In this week's editorial, we discuss the homecoming of Miss USA, Olivia Culpo, the first Miss Rhode Island to win the national title. The state pulled out all the stops to celebrate the "beauty queen," but we think that's a good thing. Why? Read more to find out… more

Governor Chafee has a lifesaver for distressed communities. Now the question is whether the General Assembly will allow them to use it. Chafee chose the City of Pawtucket, which like Woonsocket, … more

It was 1996 when Rhode Island voters approved Article VI, Section 3 in the Rhode Island Constitution. In case you’re unfamiliar, it’s the part of the state’s Constitution that provides cost of … more

Perhaps the Rhode Island Foundation should use a poster with Uncle Sam on it to advertise their upcoming “Make it Happen RI” event. “I want YOU to fix Rhode Island’s economy.” Just … more

According to a report issued in December in the Journal of Clinical Psychology, 45 percent of Americans usually make New Year’s resolutions. The most common resolutions include losing weight, … more

One of the most difficult cost drivers to predict in school district budgets is special education. One new student with an Individualized Education Program (IEP) can result in thousands of dollars in … more