By Thomas J. Morgan
A year ago today:
A federal report out this month says Rhode Island continues to be one of the few states that redirect millions of dollars in 911 emergency fees to other purposes.
5 years ago today:
A group of Rhode Islanders, led by Democratic Lt. Gov. Elizabeth Roberts, is conducting a study of the state's health-care system to determine whether some elements of Massachusetts' new universal care program can be adapted to Rhode Island.
25 years ago today:
In a major shakeup of its news department, Channel 6 next year will lose anchorman Dave Layman, a longtime fixture of Rhode Island TV, and has fired its news director, George C. Wolf.