NEW: The president of the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of RI paints a dire picture of the potential future of higher ed, amid dropping enrollment and pressures from Washington. Watch our interview on RI PBS Weekly or listen to the pod:

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TUNE IN: On RI PBS Weekly at 7:30, we explore the effects of cutting scientific research in RI

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Protesters briefly interrupt Mayor Smiley’s annual budget address, demanding rent relief

Details of his tax-and-spending plan here: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/04/16/m...