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HOUSING & HOMELESSNESS
To tackle Rhode Island’s rise in homelessness, Governor McKee proposes $16.6m for one-time fund
McKee also wants to create a permanent funding stream for homelessness efforts by extending the 5 percent hotel tax to the short-term rental of whole homes.
RI BUSINESS
Little progress but high hopes for major projects on East Providence waterfront
Almost two years after their ceremonial head start, there’s little visible sign of progress on projects including a marine terminal and a concert venue.
BUSINESS
McKee proposes $1.3m for businesses hurt by Washington Bridge closure
The money would be split between East Providence, which would get $600,000; Providence, which would get $400,000; and the rest of the state, which would get $300,000.
HIGHER EDUCATION
Former DEI director at Providence College files discrimination charge
E. Corry Kole, who is nonbinary, resigned in March after “direct, repeated, patterned and systemic discrimination,” their lawyer said. The Catholic college called the claim “unsubstantiated.”
Tech Lab
Israel-Iran conflict raises questions about how well missile defense systems work
Defense analysts warn that missile defense technology is still far from foolproof, and that in a war between major powers — the US versus China, for instance — such systems wouldn’t perform nearly as well.
bold types
Quiroga sets broader mission for Boston-based housing nonprofit
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chesto means business
Trying to find a cheap lunch downtown? Good luck.
It wasn't that long ago that you could get a salad or sandwich for under $10 downtown. But, thanks to various COVID-induced factors, those days are long gone.
RHODE MAP
Key takeaways from Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on ‘60 Minutes’
Gina from Smithfield sounded a lot like Gina for America on “60 Minutes” last night.
Larry Edelman | Trendlines
The Fed’s hard line on inflation is hard luck for the housing market
Cutting interest rates, which would make mortgages cheaper and spur construction, is off the table for now.