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Campus & Health Tech: Johnson & Wales University says it will spend about $42M to fully renovate its Charlotte residence hall (“The Maple”) into upper-class housing plus student services, with work expected to take ~two years. Workforce Pipeline: HopeHealth and URI’s College of Nursing formalized a partnership to expand hospice and palliative care training, including clinical rotations and research pathways for advanced-degree students. Regulatory Watch: The FDA reports 8 Providence County-area companies got 17 citations from 8 inspections in 2025, with most issues tied to food/cosmetics compliance. Local Life Sciences Boost: The Rhode Island Foundation awarded nearly $650K in seed funding to 26 medical research projects, including AI-assisted breast cancer detection and postpartum mental health work. Connectivity: Charles IT named Jessica Golle CRO as it expands, including a Providence office. Public Safety & Infrastructure: A new national look at potholes points to a funding gap behind road deterioration.

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Voluntary healthcare cost limits aren't working. Should Rhode Island's insurers face sanctions?

Voluntary healthcare cost limits aren't working. Should Rhode Island's insurers face sanctions?

Brazil's Amazon sees 8-year deforestation low as scientists warn fires and illegal logging still threaten rainforest

Brazil's Amazon sees 8-year deforestation low as scientists warn fires and illegal logging still threaten rainforest

Rhode Island state employees file suit over payroll problems

Rhode Island state employees file suit over payroll problems

Migrant program to send students to summer classes in Rhode Island

Migrant program to send students to summer classes in Rhode Island

Rhode Island Foundation awards $650K to support 26 medical research projects

Rhode Island Foundation awards $650K to support 26 medical research projects

Monsanto agrees to pay Rhode Island at least $25m for PCB pollution, cleanup

Monsanto agrees to pay Rhode Island at least $25m for PCB pollution, cleanup


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GoNetspeed Kicks Off South River Construction, Soon Connecting New Jersey to 100% Fiber Network

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Charles IT Appoints Jessica Golle as Chief Revenue Officer

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Johnson & Wales University Announces Plans for Comprehensive Renovation of Residence Hall on its Charlotte Campus

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