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Tax Foundation report outlines R.I. tax rates, collections
Rhode Island’s tax rates are some of the highest in the United States, according to The Tax Foundation’s 2013 “Facts and Figures” report. more
| 4/11/13
Report: R.I. economic growth ‘dawdles’ in 4Q
Rhode Island’s economy grew by 0.3 percent in the fourth quarter of 2012 after growing 1.9 percent during the third quarter, according to the Current Economic Indicator report, released Thursday by the R.I. Public Expenditure Council and Bryant University. more
| 2/7/13
U.S. Postal Service to end Saturday mail deliveries
The U.S. Postal Service plans to end Saturday mail delivery as soon as August to cut financial losses, a change Postmaster General Patrick Donahoe said it can make without Congress’s approval if necessary. more
Consumer sentiment in U.S. increases to a 3-month high
Consumer confidence in the U.S. rose in February to a three-month high, which may help to preserve recent gains in household spending. more
Lin Media expands digital portfolio with acquisition of HYFN
Lin Television Corp. has acquired a majority ownership position in HYFN, a full-service developer of mobile, social media and Web experiences, Lin announced Friday. more
| 4/5/13
Darth Vader’s inspiration can guide Big East on picking new name
Darth Vader might serve as inspiration for the Big East Conference, which must change its name after the so-called Catholic Seven leaves in three months and takes the league’s moniker with them. more
Martha’s Vineyard radio to remain on R.I. airwaves
An agreement between Martha’s Vineyard’s once Internet-exclusive mvyradio.com and Rhode Island Public Radio will allow the Massachusetts-based station to continue operating on its Newport signal, reaching listeners on the surrounding Aquidneck Island and town of Narragansett. more
Northeast wholesale power gains as colder weather sweeps region
Wholesale electricity prices from New York to Maine climbed as frigid weather lifted demand while a snow storm is forecast for the region over the next two days. more
Hasbro forms partnership with World Trade Jewelers
Iconic toy- and game-maker Hasbro Inc. has formed a collaboration with World Trade Jewelers to create and distribute jewelry designs replicating some of Hasbro’s products. more
| 4/17/13
Taveras proposes 3.3% budget hike for fiscal 2014
PROVIDENCE – Property-tax rates for homeowners would rise with rates for businesses holding flat under a $663 million fiscal 2014 budget proposed by Mayor Angel Taveras Thursday. The spending … more
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