Rhode Island
RI's bet on Schilling shines light on Chafee - CBS News
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![]() ABC News | RI's bet on Schilling shines light on Chafee CBS News PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island's gamble on former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling's video game company may be in jeopardy, but it could pay political dividends to Gov. Lincoln Chafee, who has vowed to protect a state investment in the company that he ... RI vetting whether Schilling can get tax credits Rhode Island vetting whether Curt Schilling can get tax credits RI Gov. Chafee says troubles facing Schilling's game company a "tragedy" for state |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
RI House to vote on Woonsocket tax - Boston.com
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RI House to vote on Woonsocket tax Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island lawmakers are scheduled to debate a proposed tax hike on property owners in Woonsocket intended to help that city close a $10 million budget shortfall. The House is expected to take up the legislation Thursday. RI lawmakers say state receiver could help Woonsocket resolve financial problems |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage in West Warwick, Rhode Island - MarketWatch (press release)
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Verizon Wireless Enhances 4G LTE Network Coverage in West Warwick, Rhode Island MarketWatch (press release) WEST WARWICK, RI, May 24, 2012 (BUSINESS WIRE) -- Verizon Wireless, operator of the nation's largest 4G LTE wireless network, recently activated new 4G LTE service in West Warwick, Rhode Island. This private investment further expands 4G LTE coverage ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
Viola Davis to address students at RI alma mater - Boston.com
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![]() Providence Business News | Viola Davis to address students at RI alma mater Boston.com CENTRAL FALLS, RI—Viola Davis is addressing graduating seniors at the high school in the struggling Rhode Island city where she grew up. The Academy Award nominee is expected to speak to Central Falls High School's class of 2012 on Thursday morning. Rhode Island College to hold reception for actress Viola Davis Viola Davis to raise cash for RI school RIC to hold reception for Oscar nominee, RIC graduate, Viola Davis |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
RI's big bet on Curt Schilling raises questions - BusinessWeek
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![]() New York Times | RI's big bet on Curt Schilling raises questions BusinessWeek By DAVID KLEPPER In 2010, the man who'd helped Boston win its first World Series in more than 80 years came to Rhode Island promising the job-starved state something even better: hundreds of good jobs, millions of dollars in tax revenue and a foothold ... RI Gov. says Schilling's company "stonewalling" RI governor says Schilling's company has laid off workers RI Strikes Out On Ex-Pitcher's Video Game Venture |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
RI attorney general to decide soon on Landmark - Boston.com
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![]() Providence Business News | RI attorney general to decide soon on Landmark Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—Rhode Island's attorney general is continuing to review the proposed sale of financially-troubled Landmark Health Systems Inc. to a for-profit Massachusetts hospital group. A spokeswoman for Attorney General Peter Kilmartin says a ... R.I. health director approves sale of Landmark Medical Center RI health director OKs hospital deal NEW: Landmark, Rehabilitation Hospital Acquisition Moves Forward |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
RI Senate votes to repeal sightseeing sales tax - BusinessWeek
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![]() WPRO | RI Senate votes to repeal sightseeing sales tax BusinessWeek The Rhode Island Senate has voted to remove a sales tax on package tours and sightseeing trips less than one year after they voted to impose it. The Senate voted 36-to-0 Tuesday in favor of making tickets for such events exempt from the sales tax. RI bill aims to keep foster children in own school RI Senate to vote on ending sightseeing sales tax Senate Nixes Tax on Tours |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
Former Rhode Island Credit Union Forms Mutual Holding Company - Credit Union Times
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Former Rhode Island Credit Union Forms Mutual Holding Company Credit Union Times By David Morrison Depositors at Coastway Community Bank, a $310 million bank in Cranston, RI, that used to be Coastway Community Credit Union, have approved the bank's formation of a mutual holding company. The bank announced that 94% of more than 2000 ... |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
US Supreme Court asked to delay RI prisoner case - Boston.com
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![]() WPRO | US Supreme Court asked to delay RI prisoner case Boston.com PROVIDENCE, RI—The US Supreme Court has been asked to delay the surrender of a Rhode Island inmate at the center of tug-of-war between Gov. Lincoln Chafee (CHAY'fee) and federal prosecutors over a possible death-penalty prosecution. Court nixes appeal on grant program, Watson calls it "favor factory" |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM
Rhode Island mother to serve 20 years in death of daughter, 8 - Boston Globe
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![]() Boston Globe | Rhode Island mother to serve 20 years in death of daughter, 8 Boston Globe By Laura Crimaldi | AP PROVIDENCE - A Rhode Island mother convicted of strangling her 8-year-old daughter in 2009 after the girl refused to take a bath and threw a two-hour tantrum was ordered Tuesday to serve 20 years in prison. RI mom to be sentenced in death of her daughter Fry sentenced to 40 years in death of her daughter |
Published on Thursday 24th of May 2012 09:34:06 AM











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