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Business tax climate in R.I. is one of the worst, says Tax Foundation
Rhode Island again ranked among the worst states on the Tax Foundation’s 2013 State Business Tax Climate report. more
| 10/11/12 | 1 comment
Chafee names chief digital officer
After a three-month national search, Woonsocket native Thom Guertin has been selected as Rhode Island’s first chief digital officer, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Wednesday. more
| 10/10/12
Providence ranked 15th in U.S. for favorable business tax structure
Among a survey of 73 U.S. cities that offer the most favorable tax structures for businesses, Providence ranked 15th overall. more
RIPEC: Bring EDC under state control
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation, plagued by inefficiency and lack of direction, should be brought under direct control of the governor’s office and a new state commerce agency, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council recommended in a report on the quasi-state agency released Tuesday. more
Achievement gaps widen even as NECAP scores rise in all grades
Rhode Island’s scores on the New England Common Assessment Program science tests rose at all grade levels, marking the fourth consecutive year statewide proficiency rates improved, the R.I. Department of Education announced Thursday. more
| 9/20/12
R.I. Center for Freedom & Prosperity releases lawmaker scorecard
The Rhode Island Center for Freedom & Prosperity has published the General Assembly Freedom Index, a scorecard that grades Rhode Island’s lawmakers on their “level of support of principles of freedom,” according to the center. more
| 9/20/12
Koller cuts requested rate increases for commercial health insurers
R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller announced today his decision to “significantly lower “ the average requested 2013 health insurance premiums for Rhode Island’s three commercial insurers – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island, UnitedHealthcare of New England and Tufts Health Plan. more
Cuts in defense, Medicare could mean fewer jobs for R.I.
Rhode Island could lose up to $82 million and more than 3,000 jobs due to sequestration in defense and Medicare spending, respectively, according to reports released by the Center for Security Policy and the Hospital Association of Rhode Island. more
Providence named among best cities for young people
For the fourth time, Rhode Island’s capital city was named one the 100 Best Communities for Young People by the America’s Promise Alliance and the ING Foundation. more
| 9/13/12
State lands $330K for WorkShare program
Rhode Island will receive a $330,000 federal grant to help improve the state’s short-time compensation/layoff prevention program known as “WorkShare,” Rhode Island lawmakers announced Wednesday. more
| 8/30/12
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