Archive for February 2nd, 2010
Federal funding for E. Providence Fire Department
Some federal funding is on the way for the East Providence fire department. Rhode Island’s congressional delegation today announced more than $5 million in stimulus money to help pay for renovations to old firehouses. Senators Whitehouse and Reed and Representative Kennedy all wrote letters supporting the department’s aid application. East Providence is one of [...]
More budget cuts ahead
There are more big cuts in store for local budgets. Governor Carcieri’s state budget, out today, would eliminate $135 million for municipal governments and millions in school funding. He’s also proposing $10 million in tax credits for companies that hire local workers. It’s all aimed at closing the budget deficit and creating jobs in [...]
Sex ed. center coming to Pawtucket
A new sexual education center is coming to Pawtucket. The zoning board of appeals yesterday cleared the permit for Megan Andelloux’s controversial Center for Sexual Pleasure and Health. The permit was denied at first because the building wasn’t zoned for education – and some were concerned about the nature of the business.
Gates to Announce Study on Lifting Military’s Ban on Gays
The road to lifting the ban on gays serving openly in the military starts in Washington today. Defense Secretary Robert Gates will announce today plans for a year long study that would examine the impact of lifting the ban. President Obama has called on Congress to repeal the 1993 “don’t ask, don’t tell” law, which [...]
YouTube Tuesday: Pee-Wee Gets an iPad Edition
Hello, and welcome to YouTube Tuesday, WBRU’s weekly roundup of the best in online videos. Let’s procrastinate!
Number 5: Pee-Wee Gets an iPad!
This week, Apple introduced the iPad, a tablet computer that revolutionizes the–OK, no one really seems to care about what it can do. We’re all enjoying ourselves making fun of the name. But at [...]
Obama Promotes Job Creation Proposal in New Hampshire
President Obama is taking his job-creation push to New Hampshire today. He plans to promote an idea outlined in last week’s State of the Union address that fees up more cash for local businesses. The president wants to funnel $30 billion to local banks so that they can help small businesses get the financing they [...]
Teach for America to Come to Rhode Island
Renowned teacher training program “Teach for America” is coming to Rhode Island. According to the Projo, the organization will bring 30 first-year teachers the state this August. Twenty of the recruits will apply for jobs in the Providence public school system and 10 will be assigned to positions at a regional charter school, Democracy Prep [...]
