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RI Future, Gordon Fox Serve Those in Charge

RI Future, Gordon Fox Serve Those in Charge

By Mark Binder on October 18, 2012

Maybe Gordon Fox was a progressive once, and certainly every so often he throws out something that seems progressive, and yes, he’s kept anti-abortion legislation from coming to a vote, but really his reign is all about the money and the power.

Posted in Elections, Politics, Rhode Island, State House | Tagged 2012 elections, 38 Studios, board of governors, board of regents, Campaign Finance, payday lending, payday loans, Redistricting, Speaker of the House | 6 Responses

Budget Would Create One State Board of Education

Budget Would Create One State Board of Education

By Bob Plain on June 1, 2012

Perhaps the biggest policy proposal in the draft budget is the idea to merge to board of regents, which currently oversees elementary and secondary public schools, and the board of governors, which oversees public higher education, into one board of education. The nine member board would be appointed by the governor and would employ a [...]

Posted in Education, Featured, Rhode Island, State Budget, State House | Tagged board of governors, board of regents, chancellor, Education, Rhode Island, ride, state house | 2 Responses

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