http://ripr.org en http://ripr.org/post/friday-february-1-2013 <p>A new poll shows less than half the state approves of the job being done by Governor Lincoln Chafee.&nbsp; A Cranston Florist is being sued for discrimination. These stories and more on the RIPR Morning News Podcast.</p><p>Do you have insight or expertise on this topic? Please email us, we'd like to hear from you.&nbsp; <a href="mailto:news@ripr.org?subject=Comment%20on%20podcast%20for%201feb2013">news@ripr.org</a></p> Fri, 01 Feb 2013 14:45:12 +0000 Lydia Rogers 9599 at http://ripr.org http://ripr.org/post/aclu-sends-second-warning-barrington-tuition-plan <p>The Rhode Island chapter of the American Civil Liberties Union has sent another letter to Barrington school officials, warning them that a selective admissions program may violate the law.</p><p>Barrington has announced plans to admit up to 10 students from other towns. Under the proposal, those students would pay $13,000 a year to attend the highly ranked school district.</p> Thu, 24 May 2012 18:39:18 +0000 Elisabeth Harrison 8413 at http://ripr.org