We are going to know what is going on with learning in grades 3 to 8, and we are testing for that, so the light will shine.

Holmes has only been on the board since 2002, and has supported the necessary changes in management. Before taking any action, I want to understand what he knew about the management problems.

Today, we honor the sacrifice of another brave Rhode Islander who died serving his country. Corporal St. Germain, along with every man and woman in America's armed forces, deserves our respect and gratitude for his deep commitment to our nation. The thoughts and prayers of my wife, Sue, and I are with Brian's family and friends.

There are challenges here. The good news is that we now have a system to identify them.

Wind power is clean, abundant and environmentally friendly.

Rising energy costs not only threaten our economy and our state's competitiveness but also greatly impact the pockets of Rhode Islanders, especially those on fixed incomes. Everyone is feeling the pinch. It?s imperative that we take action now to bring costs down.