Regulation

Justice
Jun 18

1st Circuit throws foreclosure process into limbo, orders action

A federal appeals court has sided with lenders challenging an injunction in Rhode Island’s improper foreclosure case, remanding the case back to U.S. District Court for further review.
Health Insurance
Jun 13

Chafee nominates Hittner to replace Koller at OHIC

(Updated, Friday, 8:48 a.m.) Dr. Kathleen Hittner has been nominated by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee to replace Christopher F. Koller as Rhode Island’s health insurance commissioner, the governor’s press office announced Thursday afternoon.
Op-ed / Letters to the Editor
Jun 8
Guest Column:
Ray Mathieu

Classifications threaten independent contracting

It’s no secret that Rhode Island’s economy has been struggling for years and that much of our woes are self-inflicted: High taxes and too much regulation have put a burden on businesses that have driven them to either initially open or eventually relocate across one of our borders.
Health Care
Jun 7

Info meeting set for Care New England-Memorial merger

The R.I. Attorney General and the R.I. Department of Health will hold a public informational meeting regarding the proposed affiliation of The Memorial Hospital of Rhode Island and Care New England on Tuesday, June 11.
Government
Jun 1

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer

Inspectors up after 2011 outbreak

The St. Joseph’s Day salmonella outbreak that sickened 66 people and killed two in 2011, allegedly from a batch of bad zeppoles, was a turning point for food-safety inspection in Rhode Island.
Government
May 30

Environmental agencies pulled from commerce plan

Rhode Island House Democrats have backed off a plan to move business permitting functions of two state environmental agencies under the authority of a proposed state commerce office.
Regulation
May 29

Nonprofits face June 30 deadline for annual reports

The deadline for Rhode Island’s 7,900-plus nonprofits to file annual reports with the state is approaching, according to Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis.
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PBN Hosted
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The 2nd Annual Healthiest Employers event will recognize employers who have strong, effective Health and Wellness programs in the region. Deadline for enrollment is June 28th.
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