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Rhode Island Schilling default talk spurs Moody’s watch for cut
Rhode Island may have its credit grade cut by Moody’s Investors Service after lawmakers debated defaulting on $75 million in debt that brought a company started by former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling to Providence. more
Schilling’s delusions and Rhode Island’s regret
The New York Times published an excellent account of how Curt Schilling bilked the taxpayers of Rhode Island out of millions of dollars to subsidize his now-defunct company, 38 Studios LLC. Unfortunately, there was something missing from the story: Schilling himself, who declined to speak to the reporter. more
Rhode Island pension reformer may win battle, lose war
Rhode Island General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo has experienced a meteoric rise to fame that most politicians can only envy. more
Judge approves Providence pension deal
On Friday, Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter gave final approval over the pension agreement between the city of Providence and its retirees, according to WPRI. more
| 4/12/13
Roger Williams narrows search for home of new Prov. location
Roger Williams University leaders have narrowed their search for a new downtown Providence branch to five locations and hope to recommend one to trustees next month, school officials said Thursday. more
Judge rules Providence pension settlement fair
Superior Court Associate Justice Sarah Taft-Carter has issued a ruling that Providence’s pension settlement is “fair, reasonable and adequate,” according to a statement released today by Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. more
| 3/11/13
Schilling seeks lawsuit dismissal
Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has filed court documents asking R.I. Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein to throw out the state of Rhode Island’s lawsuit against him and others at now-defunct videogame company 38 Studios LLC, reported The Boston Globe. more
| 3/5/13
Three more EDC board members to step down
(Updated, Feb. 28, 11:45 a.m.) Three more members of the R.I. Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors have announced their intention to step down, bringing to eight the number who have left or asked off the board since last spring. more
Former 38 Studios CEO to run Ovuline business development
Jen MacLean, the former CEO of now-defunct 38 Studios LLC, has been tapped as the head of business development for Cambridge, Mass.-based startup Ovuline, reported Boston.com more
| 1/25/13
Schilling’s bloodstained 2004 World Series sock to be auctioned
The bloodstained sock worn by former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling during the 2004 World Series will be put up for sale next month and may bring in at least $100,000, auction organizers said. more
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