On Your Dime: Unfunded education mandates in question amid school budget struggles
Legislation at the Rhode Island State House would allow school districts to opt out of certain unfunded education mandates.
A developer sought to build affordable housing in Johnston, R.I. Then, officials voted to take the land by eminent domain.
Mayor Joseph Polisena Jr. said officials will look to build new fire and police stations and a Town Hall there instead – a move that means Johnston will no longer be building a new high school.