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38 Studios
Jun 18
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Rhode Island Schilling default talk spurs Moody’s watch for cut

Rhode Island may have its credit grade cut by Moody’s Investors Service after lawmakers debated defaulting on $75 million in debt that brought a company started by former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling to Providence.
38 Studios
Apr 25
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Schilling’s delusions and Rhode Island’s regret

The New York Times published an excellent account of how Curt Schilling bilked the taxpayers of Rhode Island out of millions of dollars to subsidize his now-defunct company, 38 Studios LLC. Unfortunately, there was something missing from the story: Schilling himself, who declined to speak to the reporter.
Pension Reform
Apr 23
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Rhode Island pension reformer may win battle, lose war

Rhode Island General Treasurer Gina M. Raimondo has experienced a meteoric rise to fame that most politicians can only envy.
Pension Reform
Apr 12

Judge approves Providence pension deal

On Friday, Superior Court Judge Sarah Taft-Carter gave final approval over the pension agreement between the city of Providence and its retirees, according to WPRI.
Higher Education
Apr 12
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Roger Williams narrows search for home of new Prov. location

Roger Williams University leaders have narrowed their search for a new downtown Providence branch to five locations and hope to recommend one to trustees next month, school officials said Thursday.
Justice
Mar 11

Judge rules Providence pension settlement fair

Superior Court Associate Justice Sarah Taft-Carter has issued a ruling that Providence’s pension settlement is “fair, reasonable and adequate,” according to a statement released today by Providence Mayor Angel Taveras.
38 Studios
Mar 5

Schilling seeks lawsuit dismissal

Former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling has filed court documents asking R.I. Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein to throw out the state of Rhode Island’s lawsuit against him and others at now-defunct videogame company 38 Studios LLC, reported The Boston Globe.
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