A daily dose of the ten articles you need to know
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com
Gov. Raimondo inaugurated, promises to ignite RI economy – WPRO
“On a cold and snowy Tuesday afternoon, Gina Raimodno took the oath of office to become the first female Governor of Rhode Island, promising to help spark the state’s lagging economy.” http://bit.ly/1s1ZW3S
Bishop Tobin: We planned not attend inauguration weeks ago – WPRO News
“Bishop Thomas Tobin of the Providence Diocese reminded reporters that he had announced several weeks ago he would not be attending the inauguration of Governor Gina Raimondo.” http://bit.ly/1tMvyM2
2015 Legislative session gets underway – Andrew Augustus, WPRO News
“The newly elected and re-elected members of the Rhode Island House of Representatives and Rhode Island Senate gathered at the State House to kick off the 2015-16 Legislative session.” http://bit.ly/1yySdwu
Salaries paid to top R.I. officials, including governor, going up 8.11% – Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal
“The salaries paid to Rhode Island’s five top state officers — including Governor-elect Gina Raimondo — are going up by 8.11 percent.” http://tinyurl.com/q9vrznx
Tax deals, streetcar among Council President Aponte’s top priorities – Dan McGowen WPRI.com
“City Council President Luis Aponte said he will seek to provide developers with more predictability when it comes to tax rates, but stopped short of committing to new Mayor Jorge Elorza’s pledge to hold the line on taxes in his first budget.” http://bit.ly/17hpXTH
Survey: Most employers expect to add staff in 2015 – Lori Stabile, Providence Business News
“Most employers plan to add staff and invest in training programs this year, according to a recently released 2015 National Business Trends Survey by the Employer Associations of America.” http://bit.ly/14i0SGx
Central Coventry Fire District Chief resigns amid bankruptcy – Colin Spence; reporting by Kelly Sullivan, WPRI
“Big changes were brought to the forefront in the latest meeting for the Central Coventry Fire District Monday night. Firefighters in the district learned that Chief Andrew Baynes has resigned.” http://bit.ly/1xOHAG7
Baker to review appointment of Acting Bristol County DA – Steve Klamkin WPRO News
“Massachusetts Governor -elect Charlie Baker says he will review the appointment of Acting Bristol County District Attorney Thomas Quinn III following the election of DA Sam Sutter as mayor of Fall River.” http://bit.ly/1tGUZJo
Judge allows Hernandez’s mother, fiancee to attend trial – Dee DeQuattro, WLNE
“Former New England Patriots tight end Aaron Hernandez’s fiancee and mother will be allowed to attend his trial despite the fact they may be called as witnesses.” http://bit.ly/13XG1Yv
Education Commissioner Gist endorses expansion of 5 Charter Schools – Olivia Fecteau WJAR
“Charter schools in Rhode Island could soon be making room for as many as 700 additional students if the Rhode Island Department of Education gives them permission to amend their charters.” http://bit.ly/13XGlqf
