Public Policy
Sort by: Featured Most recent Most read Most commented
544 results total, viewing 71 - 80
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
R.I. nonprofits face June deadline
Rhode Island’s 7,900 nonprofit businesses are required to file their annual reports with the Secretary of State’s office during June. more
| 5/29/12
ADR way to settle disputes outside courtroom
Although all industries and individuals have benefitted greatly from the availability of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR), perhaps no industry has benefited more than the construction industry. The reasons to use ADR are compelling. more
GUEST COLUMN:
Drew W. Colby and James E. Purcell | 9/17/12
Deadline for Landmark deal slips to Sept. 30
The deadline to close on the deal to buy Landmark Medical Center has slipped once again, from Aug. 31 to Sept. 30. more
DLT awarded $1.7 from Labor Department
The U.S. Labor Department awarded the R.I. Department of Labor and Training a $1.7 million grant from the Workforce Innovation Fund, Secretary of Labor Hilda L. Solis announced Thursday. more
| 6/15/12
Job Corps Centers suspending new enrollment in U.S., R.I.
(Updated, 5:15 p.m.) New student enrollment has been suspended at all Job Corps Centers across the country, including the location in Exeter, as a cost-saving measure. But politicians are calling on the U.S. Department of Labor to reconsider the move. more
DLT announces new rates for unemployment, TDI
The R.I. Department of Labor and Training has announced the 2012 maximum weekly benefit rate for unemployment insurance and temporary disability insurance claimants who will start their benefit year on or after July 1. more
Moody’s affirms 38 Studios bond rating on R.I.’s moral obligation
Moody’s Investors Service – a globally recognized rating company – affirmed the ‘A2’ rating on 38 Studios’s bonds since the bonds’ “stable” outlook is based on the state’s moral obligation pledge, which high-ranking Rhode Island officials say they intend to honor. more
A revolution in health care takes hold in Rhode Island
Imagine a state where all Rhode Islanders – from Woonsocket to Narragansett – enjoyed excellent health and quality of life. Instead of waiting to get sick, Rhode Islanders would be active participants in an affordable, integrated health care system that promotes wellness and delivers high quality, comprehensive primary care. more
Guest Column:
Dr. David Keller and Donald Nokes | 11/5/12
Medicare tax to increase for S-corporations
S-corporations have come under scrutiny by both federal and state tax officials who worry about attempts to dodge paying additional Medicare taxes. State tax officials, however, have seen no evidence they are being used as tax shelters. more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 9/24/12

« Prev | 1 … 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | 11 … 55 | Next »
Calendar
PBN Hosted
Events

Celebrate RI's many exceptional women at PBN's Business Women Awards luncheon May 30th at the Providence Marriott. Reserve your seat today!
Advertisement
National
Local
Latest News