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Chafee budget slashes corporate tax rate
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee on Wednesday unveiled an $8.2 billion state budget proposal for the next fiscal year that would cut Rhode Island’s corporate tax rates to the lowest in New England. more
DEM initiates training regimen, hires new associate director
As a broader part of an effort to improve the state’s regulatory climate, the R.I. Department of Environmental Management has initiated “Lean” training in its programs with the help of Exceeda Consulting Inc. more
Report: Improving biz climate requires ‘sustained, cooperative partnership’
Improving Rhode Island’s business climate will require a “sustained, cooperative partnership,” according to Senate President M. Teresa Paiva Weed. The Rhode Island Senate and the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council released a report on Tuesday issuing recommendations on how to improve the state’s business rankings. more
| 1/15/13
State, schools create economic research project
(Updated, 2:52 p.m., Jan. 15) With $200,000 in public and private funds as the seed, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced the creation of the College and University Research Collaborative, with the goal of providing economic research to help in the formation of effective public policy that will grow the state’s economy. more
RIPEC: HBE success requires ‘thoughtful approach’
The success of Rhode Island’s Health Benefits Exchange requires a “thoughtful approach,” according to a report from the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council issued Wednesday. more
| 1/9/13
ENE, NCLC file complaint against transmission cost hikes in New England
(Updated, 4:41 p.m.) Environment Northeast and the National Consumer Law Center have filed a complaint to the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission over the “skyrocketing” costs of transmission in the New England region. more
| 1/4/13
Wind energy credits extended in tax bill
The extension of wind energy tax credits is included in the passage of the bill to avert the “fiscal cliff” late New Year’s Day. The bill now moves to President Barack Obama for his expected signature, according to a release from the American Wind Energy Association. more
2013 brings minimum wage increase for R.I. workers
On Jan. 1, Rhode Island’s minimum wage rose 35 cents to $7.75 an hour, increasing the average minimum wage worker’s annual pay by $510. more
| 1/2/13
The biggest R.I. stories of 2012
It has been an exciting, if tumultuous, year in the Ocean State. As 2012 comes to a close, Providence Business News looks back on the biggest news stories of the year. more
Pawtucket to form charter review commission
The city of Pawtucket is planning to form a Charter Review Commission, which will review the governing document of the city and make recommendations for potential changes, Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced. more
| 12/31/12
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