Edward Fitzpatrick
@FitzProv
@BostonGlobe reporter covering Rhode Island. Former @projo columnist, reporter. @FiveFreedoms board member. Host of #RIReport podcast. @NewhouseSU grad. Runner.
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01-12-2008 23:31:21
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The Rhode Island House of Representatives on Friday voted 69 to 5 to approve a nearly $14B state budget, as Democrats hailed funding for bus routes and cost-of-living adjustments for public retirees while Republicans railed against film tax credits and the corporate minimum tax.
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“PPSD cannot hide behind the excuse of having insufficient funding in order to ensure that our schools are well staffed,” RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹 said. So he expects “we are going to reverse the layoffs of dozens of public school teachers and social workers...'
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By Pete Abraham -- John Henry says fans’ expectations are unrealistic, but isn’t focusing on the present how the Red Sox won their four championships under him since 2004? bostonglobe.com/2024/06/07/spo… via The Boston Globe
R.I. House passes nearly $14 billion state budget bostonglobe.com/2024/06/07/met… via The Boston Globe
Democrats praised the budget for boosting funding for public transportation and cost-of-living adjustments to some retirees, while Republicans criticized film tax credits and the corporate minimum tax
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Rep. RI State Rep. David Morales 🌹 says Providence public school district 'cannot hide behind the excuse of insufficient funding' in ensuring schools are well staffed now that Rhode Island House of Representatives budget has added $11.8 million for city schools
Amendment by Rep. Patricia Morgan to take $20m in film tax credits to end gross receipts tax on electric bills fails by vote of 6 to 61
Amendment for inspector general's office fails by vote of 11 to 61 in Rhode Island House of Representatives
.K. Joseph Shekarchi kicks off the Rhode Island House of Representatives state budget debate and vote
Cranston police major will run for Rhode Island Senate seat that Sen. Lombardi is leaving. Senator Frank S. Lombardi, a Cranston Democrat, announced he is not seeking re-election after 12 years. Police Major Todd Patalano filed to run, joining Republican Jenn Caputi in race bostonglobe.com/2024/06/07/met…
Rhode Island says its rebellion was first – before Boston Tea Party – and just as important bostonglobe.com/2023/12/15/met… via The Boston Globe
'What do Bill Harley, chocolate, 'Hocus Pocus,' wood-fired pizza, wine, beer, free museum admission, & a trolley have in common? They’re all in RI this week. As your Fun Columnist, I have hunted and gathered all the fun in the 401 for you.' - Lauren Daley
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