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The Under the Dome Podcast

Under the Dome is NEARI's multimedia series covering State House action, education policy, legislative updates, and conversations. NEARI Communications Director Stephanie Mandeville sits down with Government Relations Director Alex Lucini to help you stay informed about the issues shaping public education and public employees in Rhode Island.
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By: Stephanie Mandeville
Published: October 23, 2026 Last Updated: November 12, 2026

Under the Dome is NEARI's multimedia series covering State House action, education policy, legislative updates, and conversations. NEARI Communications Director Stephanie Mandeville sits down with Government Relations Director Alex Lucini to help you stay informed about the issues shaping public education and public employees in Rhode Island.

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