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Lifespan lays off dozens, cuts vacant jobs

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Hospital network Lifespan is laying off dozens of workers and trimming empty jobs as part of an effort to cut nearly $150 million in expenses over the next

RI Senate OKs minimum wage hike

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island's minimum wage would go up 25 cents to $8 per hour next year under legislation approved in the state Senate.

Toll system being installed on new Sakonnet bridge

NEWPORT, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Turnpike and Bridge Authority is installing an electronic toll system on the new Sakonnet River Bridge.

RI House OKs extra tax for Woonsocket

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Residents in Woonsocket are a step closer to seeing their taxes go up.

Milford man pleads guilty to 2011 Rhode Island murder

A 26-year-old Connecticut man has been sentenced to life in prison for the March 2011 kidnapping and murder of a female co-worker in Rhode Island.

Twin River seeks casino workers for new games

LINCOLN, R.I. (AP) — Twin River is preparing to open its new table games at the Twin River Road casino but still needs dealers and other employees.

Minorities claim profiling at Providence College

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Some students and faculty at Providence College are asking the school to take steps to combat what it calls racial profiling of minority students on campus

Rep. Cicilline to hold event to promote RI tourism

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is pushing to generate excitement in the Rhode Island visitor industry and highlight the importance of travel and tourism on the

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