President Maribeth Calabro
RI State Payroll System Failed to Prevent Excess Retirement Plan Contributions
rhodeislandcurrent.com
Ahlquist: RI Libraries Act Improves Public School Student Outcomes
steveahlquist.substack.com covers a State House press conference where legislators and library advocates promoted the Save Our Rhode Island School Libraries Act which would require a certified librarian in every public school citing research linking school librarians to higher reading achievement.
Mayor Smiley Unveils Proposed FY2027 Budget
rhodeislandcurrent.com reports Providence Mayor Brett Smiley unveiled a $635.7 million fiscal year 2027 budget with no property tax increase representing the smallest year-over-year spending increase in at least five years.
Pre-K Lottery for Next School Year Opens
wpri.com reports Rhode Island is now accepting applications for its state-funded pre-kindergarten lottery for the 2026-27 school year with more than 2800 free seats available across 20 communities and a deadline of June 22.