A daily dose of the 10 article you need to know, this is Right Now RI
By Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com
Report: RI spends big on schools, trails in student achievement – Dan McGowan WPRI.com
“Rhode Island remains among the top 10 states in the country when it comes to spending on public schools, but it’s still in the middle of the pack for student achievement, according to a report released Thursday by Education Week, the nation’s preeminent publication for education news.” http://bit.ly/14w8JjL
Raimondo: We must do everything to keep PawSox in RI – Sam Wroblewski 630wpro.com
““It would be a very sad day if the Pawsox left Rhode Island so we have to everything we can to make sure that doesn’t happen,” said Governor Gina Raimondo in regards to rumors that the Triple-A club may leave the state.” http://bit.ly/1KoYj6q
Thursday’s low of 0 wasn’t a record for Providence, Weather Service says – Donita Naylor, Providence Journal
“As cold as Thursday was, it wasn’t cold enough to set a record, according to the National Weather Service in Taunton, Mass.” http://bit.ly/1sarbct
CDC: Rhode Island 3rd in alcohol poisoning death rate – Associated Press
“A new federal report shows that Rhode Island had the 3rd-highest rate of alcohol poisoning deaths in the nation from 2010 through 2012.” http://bit.ly/1AuTnYf
Rte. 195 subcommittee to discuss design of student-housing proposal – Kate Bramson, Providence Journal
“A subcommittee of the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission expects to meet Monday with the Dallas-based developer hoping to build privatized student housing on a western parcel of the former Route 195 land.” http://bit.ly/1xWPmut
Senate President Paiva Weed reassembles her leadership team, committee chairs – Katherine Gregg, Providence Journal
“Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed on Thursday reassembled her Democratic leadership team for the 2015-16 session, keeping in place all of the key committee chairmen and women previously at her side.” http://bit.ly/1DDLf8J
Bill would exempt retirees’ benefits from income tax – Associated Press
“A bill has been introduced in the Rhode Island General Assembly to exempt Social Security and other retirement benefits from the state income tax.” http://bit.ly/1IwzK3M
NFL rising star Aaron Hernandez now set for murder trial – Associated Press
“Aaron Hernandez was once one of the New England Patriots’ biggest stars. A tight end who caught passes from Tom Brady and helped land his team a spot in the Super Bowl, he had a $40 million contract and fans willing to shell out $100 apiece for jerseys bearing his name and team number: 81.” http://bit.ly/1x0SP7y
Viola Davis wins People’s Choice Award for ABC show – ABC6
“Central Falls native Viola Davis added a bit more hardware to her trophy case.” http://bit.ly/14AeIoi
Charlie Baker takes oath of office as Mass. governor – Associated Press
“Charles Duane “Charlie” Baker has taken the oath of office as governor, becoming Massachusetts’ 72nd chief executive.” http://bit.ly/1AuUhUw
