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R.I. joins Wildlife Violator Compact
PROVIDENCE – The Senate has passed legislation that would make Rhode Island the 40th member of the Interstate Wildlife Violator Compact, an agreement between states that promotes uniform wildlife law enforcement across state boundaries. more
6/17/13
Kilmartin lauds Conn. decision to let electric tax die
PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin this month commended the Connecticut Legislature’s decision to let a tax on electricity production expire on Sept. 30, a move he said will benefit taxpayers throughout New England. more
6/17/13
Gist pushing forward with five-plan reform plan
Armed with a new two-year contract, Rhode Island Commissioner of Education Deborah Gist says she’s staying the course with her five-year plan to transform education in Rhode Island – including closing the skills gap. more
By Rhonda J. Miller
Contributing Writer | 6/17/13
RIEMA calls for input on hazard mitigation plan
The R.I. Emergency Management Agency is calling for public input on the state’s Hazard Mitigation Plan, which is scheduled to be updated next spring. more
| 6/14/13
North Kingstown to receive ‘smart growth’ assistance from EPA
North Kingstown will receive technical assistance from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to implement “smart growth” strategies to improve the economy, boost job creation and protect health and the environment, the EPA announced Thursday. more
Chafee nominates Hittner to replace Koller at OHIC
(Updated, Friday, 8:48 a.m.) Dr. Kathleen Hittner has been nominated by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee to replace Christopher F. Koller as Rhode Island’s health insurance commissioner, the governor’s press office announced Thursday afternoon. more
Rhode Island reaches settlement with Justice over ADA violations
The U.S. Department of Justice entered into an interim settlement agreement on Thursday with the state of Rhode Island and the city of Providence to resolve violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act that affected roughly 200 Rhode Islanders with intellectual and developmental disabilities. more
| 6/13/13
HUD grants $500K to Narragansetts for housing
BOSTON – As part of $563 million set aside by the U.S Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Narragansett Indian Tribe has received a grant of $499,110 to support efforts to maintain … more
| 6/13/13
Finding value of Copernicus
How do you monetize a mythic realm? more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 6/10/13

HUD offices closed Friday
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development offices throughout the country will be closed Friday as a result of government spending cuts set in motion by the federal sequester in March, HUD announced Monday. more
| 6/10/13
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