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R.I., EDC sue Schilling, Stokes and 12 others on 38 Studios
(Updated, 5:00 p.m.) The state and R.I. Economic Development Corporation sued 38 Studios LLC founder Curt Schilling and 13 other institutions or individuals connected with the failed $75 million loan guarantee to the video company for allegedly misleading state officials about the deal’s risks. more
General Assembly earns a ‘B-’ on Environment Council’s green report card
Rhode Island’s General Assembly scored a “B-” on its environmental legislation for the 2011-2012 session, according to the Environment Council of Rhode Island’s biannual Green Report Card. more
| 11/1/12
Eastern U.S. struggles back to life after Sandy’s onslaught
Millions of people in the Northeast U.S., the region most dependent on electric grids and mass transit networks for everyday life, struggled to find normalcy amid the floods, destruction and death from superstorm Sandy. more
Poor leadership has contributed to economic malaise
PBN: What is the No. 1 issue affecting Rhode Island and what would you do specifically to address it? more
By Victor Paul Alvarez
Contributing Writer | 10/29/12 | 2 comments
Presidential election of great concern to future voters
Although they can’t cast their ballots in this year’s presidential election, teens ages 14-17 are paying attention to what the candidates are saying – and aren’t saying. A new national survey finds the presidential election is top-of-mind for today’s youth, and domestic issues top their list of concerns. more
Guest Column:
Lee Lewis | 10/29/12
Voter referenda present mixed choices
As Rhode Islanders enter the voting booth next week, they will be confronted by seven questions, two of them involving the expansion of gambling in the Ocean State, the other five asking for approval for more than $200 million of bond issuance. more
10/29/12
Are voters ready to bet on gaming?
With Connecticut’s casinos struggling and competition from Massachusetts on the way, Rhode Island gambling opponents say the state should cash in its chips on gaming revenue. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/29/12

General Assembly improves from all-time low on Common Cause scorecard
The nonpartisan government watchdog group Common Cause Rhode Island released its 10th Legislative Scorecard on Thursday. more
| 10/25/12
RIPEC urges voters to weigh pros and cons of bond referenda
(Updated, 5 p.m.) Even as Rhode Island’s projected surplus was increased to $22 million for fiscal year 2013, the state continues to face “significant deficits” as expenditures outpace revenue, according to a Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council report released Wednesday. more
| 10/24/12
State must do more to train unemployed to fill jobs
PBN: What do you think the No. 1 issue is in this election and how do you plan to approach it? more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/22/12 | 1 comment

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