The Community College of Rhode Island has said its farewells to the first set of graduates to complete its tuition-free program. Almost 80 percent of New Hampshire residents support a paid family leave program, but the state is embroiled in a political stalemate over the policy. And, several colleges on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard will soon begin training a new generation of local offshore wind industry workers. These stories and more in our Regional News Roundtable.

Guests:

Arnie Arnesen - Host of The Attitude with Arnie Arnesen from WNHN

Philip Eil - Providence-based free-lance journalist

Paul Pronovost - Executive editor of the Cape Cod Times

Later in the show:

This is the era of makers. And no one knows that better than Jules Pieri, co-founder and CEO of the greater Boston-based, small-maker marketplace The Grommet. Since 2008, more than 3,000 consumer products have launched on Pieri's platform. In her new book, "How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas into Products That Build Successful Businesses," Pieri discusses the factors that can help small makers be competitive in a marketplace ruled by big retailers.

Guests:

Jules Piere - CEO of The Grommet, and author of "How We Make Stuff Now: Turn Ideas into Products That Build Successful Businesses."

Chad Laurans - Co-founder of Boston-based home security company, SimpliSafe.

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