The Ocean State has received its highest ever rank— 45 out of 50– in an annual business scorecard put out by CNBC. The list ranks states for business…
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Financial Adviser Sued Over 38 Studios Still Has Many Government Clients
Remember Rhode Island’s disastrous deal with former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling? The state invested $75 million of taxpayer dollars in Schilling’s…
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Calculator Seeks To Help Prospective Students Understand The True Cost Of College
Fifteen colleges, including seven in New England, are now offering an easy way for college applicants to figure out how much their education will cost….
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House Clears Its Version Of Paid Sick Days Bill
The House cleared its version of a paid sick time bill in a 55-14 vote Thursday. The legislation has some key differences with the Senate’s version of…
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PawSox Stadium Proposal Ticketed For Fall Review By General Assembly
With support from Governor Gina Raimondo and legislative leaders, the PawSox’ proposal for a new stadium in Pawtucket is on track for a fall hearings in…
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TGIF: 14 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The budget awaits Senate approval, and the General Assembly could end its 2018 session in the week ahead. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column…
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On 64-11 Vote, House Approves $9.2B Budget For Next Fiscal Year
In a relatively brisk five-hour session, the House of Representatives approved on a party-line vote a $9.2 billion budget for the fiscal year starting…
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Cliff Wood Hired As New Providence Foundation Executive Director
Cliff Wood, a former Providence city council member, director of the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy and longtime civic activist, has been…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It may not yet be time to cue The Final Countdown , but we’re getting there with House Finance signing off on a new state budget. So thanks for stopping…
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On 15-4 Vote, House Finance Committee Approves $9.2B Budget
The House Finance Committee approved early Friday a $9.2 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1. The budget begins a phaseout of the car tax…