Spotlight on the Statehouse: February 12, 2015
Rep. Joe Almeida, D-Providence, the House deputy majority whip for the General Assembly, was arrested Feb. 10 for misappropriating campaign contributions.
Articles by Emma Jerzyk (63)
Gender pay gap observed in Gov. Raimondo’s office
Taking a closer look at the salaries of Raimondo’s staffers to investigate the 14 percent gender wage gap and its relationship to possible discrimination.
Big data documentary kicks off National Data Privacy Month
The film profiles several uses of big data, including a smartphone app that relies on accelerometer data when users are in cars to sense potholes
Despite snow, U. does not cancel operations
The University will engage in regular operations for the entire day Monday, despite a city parking ban declared by Mayor Jorge Elorza effective at 2 a.m.
Federal, state officials break ground on Dynamo project
Federal, state and municipal officials gathered with private sector leaders in a ceremony to kick off renovations to the South Street Power Station Monday.
R.I. Medicaid limits supply of Hepatitis C drug due to cost
Rhode Island’s Medicaid program decided in September to ration the delivery of Sovaldi, a prescription drug approved to cure chronic Hepatitis C.
Students protest Ferguson grand jury decision
“It’s certainly very moving,” said Evan Reese ’16, who passed the protest on his way to the Blue Room.
Unsealed documents shed light on assault case
Documents unsealed last week reveal new details about a case between a PC student and the two Brown undergrads that she alleges sexually assaulted her.
State insurance exchange reopens for enrollment
HealthSource RI, the state health insurance exchange, opened its second enrollment period Nov. 15 to allow individuals and families to renew their coverage.
Many Assembly leaders to retain positions
While statewide elections Nov. 4 yielded new leaders in multiple top offices, party leadership seems to remain stagnant in the General Assembly.
Multimedia by Emma Jerzyk (67)
Gender pay gap observed in Gov. Raimondo’s office
Taking a closer look at the salaries of Raimondo’s staffers to investigate the 14 percent gender wage gap and its relationship to possible discrimination.
Big data documentary kicks off National Data Privacy Month
The film profiles several uses of big data, including a smartphone app that relies on accelerometer data when users are in cars to sense potholes
Despite snow, U. does not cancel operations
The University will engage in regular operations for the entire day Monday, despite a city parking ban declared by Mayor Jorge Elorza effective at 2 a.m.
Federal, state officials break ground on Dynamo project
Federal, state and municipal officials gathered with private sector leaders in a ceremony to kick off renovations to the South Street Power Station Monday.
R.I. Medicaid limits supply of Hepatitis C drug due to cost
Rhode Island’s Medicaid program decided in September to ration the delivery of Sovaldi, a prescription drug approved to cure chronic Hepatitis C.
Students protest Ferguson grand jury decision
“It’s certainly very moving,” said Evan Reese ’16, who passed the protest on his way to the Blue Room.
Unsealed documents shed light on assault case
Documents unsealed last week reveal new details about a case between a PC student and the two Brown undergrads that she alleges sexually assaulted her.
State insurance exchange reopens for enrollment
HealthSource RI, the state health insurance exchange, opened its second enrollment period Nov. 15 to allow individuals and families to renew their coverage.
Many Assembly leaders to retain positions
While statewide elections Nov. 4 yielded new leaders in multiple top offices, party leadership seems to remain stagnant in the General Assembly.
