WPRI: Everything you need to know about the 2018 RICAS results

By: Dan McGowan 
Posted: Nov 29, 2018 09:45 AM EST
Updated: Nov 29, 2018 11:32 AM EST

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) – Rhode Island’s latest standardized test results for public schools are in, and they’re not pretty.

The R.I. Department of Education released a school-by-school breakdown of outcomes on the Rhode Island Comprehensive Assessment System exam Thursday, giving parents, educators and other stakeholders their first glimpse at proficiency rates in English Language Arts and math under the state’s new annual exam for students in grades three through eight.

So how do things stack up? Here’s an overview.

(Click here to view proficiency rates by school)

Rhode Island Transit Master Plan - Public Workshops 12/11-12/12

Public Open House Workshops - December 11-12, 2018
Providence, Woonsocket, Newport

The Transit Master Plan will envision how our passenger transportation network should look and operate in the future. In Rhode Island, our passenger transportation network currently includes bus, rail and water transportation services. The Transit Master Plan will envision how this network should be enhanced and further developed to best meet the travel needs of the state's residents, workers and visitors. To develop this plan, we will use data, public input, stakeholder feedback and more. Both short-term and long-term projects will be proposed, as well as an implementation strategy identifying potential partnerships, policies and needed investments.

Get Involved/FAQ

Reminder: Conversation with Tom Hoagland, Providence Business Loan Fund 11/15

Providence Conversation

Come learn about the Providence Business Loan Fund

Guest: Thomas Hoagland, Director
          Providence Business Loan Fund

Thursday, November 15, 2018

Place: 133 Dexterdale Rd, home of Barbara Riter

Time: 7 pm - 8:30 pm

For government, “economic development” translates into public money to private businesses. On the one hand, businesses often desperately need capital, beyond what banks are willing to loan. On the other hand, often the banks are appropriately cagey: the businesses are not sure bets.

 (Remember 38 Studios).
How does Providence balance the need to bolster its businesses, against the worry that some of those businesses may die, even with a public subsidy?
Come hear Thomas Hoagland, Director of the Providence Business Loan Fund

Conversation and coffee, tea and cookies

RIPEC Report on November 2018 Ballot Initiatives and State's Debt Position & Budget Outlook

PROVIDENCE R.I. (October 2018) – On November 6, Rhode Island voters will be asked to consider three ballot questions, which would authorize $589.5 million in additional debt costs, accounting for estimated interest and borrowing costs.  Today, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council (RIPEC) released a report intended to assist voters as they consider these ballot initiatives.  The report provides an updated look at the state’s FY 2019 budget and out-years, based on the preliminary FY 2018 closing, as well as Rhode Island’s current debt position.  The purpose is to provide voters with information regarding the current financial position of the state and other related issues, which may be helpful when deciding whether to approve the referenda. The report also provides a summary of the 2018 ballot initiatives, and includes a set of questions for voter consideration.  The full report is available here.

WPRI Debates - Providence Mayoral, US Senate, RI Governor

Providence Mayoral Debate
Incumbent Democrat Jorge Elorza, and independent Dianne "Dee Dee" Witman.
https://www.wpri.com/on-air/newsmakers-1122018-providence-mayoral-debate/1568956402

Rhode Island US Senate Debate
Incumbent Democratic Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse and Republican challenger Robert Flanders.
https://www.wpri.com/on-air/watch-in-full-us-senate-debate-between-whitehouse-flanders/1507353993

Rhode Island Gubernatorial Debate
Democratic incumbent Gina Raimondo, Republican nominee Allan Fung and independent Joe Trillo
https://www.wpri.com/politics/watch-in-full-wpri-12-gubernatorial-debate/1480435225

Emergency Mail Ballot

Reminder: although it is too late to apply for a regular absentee ballot, you may still go to your local city/town hall and apply for an Emergency Mail Ballot. You can also download the Emergency Mail Ballot and return it to city/town hall before election day.
https://vote.sos.ri.gov/ovr/voters/emergency_ballot