In the Arena: James Lathrop, candidate for RI General Treasurer

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Joe Paolino, Jr. interviews leaders in Rhode Island and during political season, political candidates to keep us all more informed. This week Paolino interviews Jim Lathrop, candidate for Rhode Island General Treasurer. They talk about why he wants to run for Treasurer, about the pension system investments, city and town pensions and pension reform, union…

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RI Crime Victim Compensation Program a resource for victims of violent crime

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More than $8.8 million in reimbursements provided to 7,933 Rhode Islanders since 2015  The Crime Victim Compensation Program assisted 930 Rhode Islanders who were victims of violent crimes with expense reimbursements totaling $872,322.80 during the 2022 Fiscal Year.   “We want every Rhode Islander who is the victim of a violent act to know that this…

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