Or… they could be. Insurers have just filed their requests for premium rate increases with the state’s health insurance commissioner. They’re only…
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Ruggerio Proposing Tax Stabilization Plan for 195 District
In a bold move, Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio (D-Providence) plans to submit legislation Thursday proposing tax stabilization standards for…
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Rhode Island Artscape: House Concerts On The Rise In RI’s Music Scene
If you are a fan of live, acoustic music, at some point straining to hear over a loud bar crowd, you may have thought, wouldn’t it be great if my…
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Compromise Emerges On Minimum Wage Hike
Lawmakers in Rhode Island’s House and Senate labor committees are considering a compromise this week that would increase the state’s minimum wage. But…
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Raimondo Unveils $1.1 Billion Infrastructure Improvement Plan
Standing under a decaying highway overpass in Olneyville, Governor Gina Raimondo on Wednesday unveiled a plan to improve Rhode Island’s crumbling…
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Pawtucket Mayor Calls On PawSox Ownership To Share Study Outlining Stadium Costs
Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien is asking again for a copy of a study outlining the cost of potential improvements to McCoy Stadium. In a letter to…
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Magaziner Unveils Transparency Initiative for the Treasurer’s Office
State Treasurer Seth Magaziner on Tuesday unveiled an initiative to bring more transparency to his office. Magaziner says his initiative will make the…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Next Move for PawSox Providence Stadium?
One of the principals of the new Pawtucket Red Sox ownership has died abruptly and was laid to rest over the weekend.. RIPR Political Analyst Scott…
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The Bottom Line: Will A $3M Renovation Attract A New Crowd To The Tennis Hall Of Fame?
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy joins Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment The Bottom Line. This week…
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TGIF: 9 Questions About Rhode Island’s 2015 Summer & Some Bonus Items
Happy Memorial Day Weekend! Mea Culpa: Please see Number 1A (below). We’re breaking from TGIF’s usual format this week to look at key questions facing…
