Politics & Government
Efficiency Commission To Identify Unnecessary Spending: PatchPM
Also: Providence Schools offer students free menstrual products, SBA offers Newport businesses loans following gas outage, and more.
Welcome to Wednesday's Patch PM. Here are the top headlines from across the Rhode Island Patch network:
Gov. Raimondo Creates 'Government Efficiency Commission'
The commission will be responsible for finding at least $10 million in savings.
Providence Schools Provide Students With Free Menstrual Products
"No student should have to limit their education because they are menstruating," said Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza.
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Small Business Administration Offers Loans To Newport Businesses Following Gas Outage
The U.S. Small Business Administration is offering up to $2 million in loans to Newport businesses affected by the January gas outage.
Jackknifed Box Truck Causes Traffic Backups on I-195 East
The crash closed two lanes near Exit 2 for nearly an hour Thursday morning.
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