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…
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Janet Yellen Set To Speak In Providence
The Chair of the Federal Reserve, Janet Yellen, is in Rhode Island today. She’s set to speak before some 750 people at the Providence Chamber of…
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Unemployment Rate Drops To 6.1 Percent In Rhode Island
As of April 2015, Rhode Island’s unemployment rate is 6.1 percent; the lowest since 2007. Over the past year, the total number of unemployed in Rhode…
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Political Roundtable: Blazejewski on Providence, PawSox & Pensions
House Deputy Whip Christopher Blazejewski (D-Providence) joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss mixed economic news coming out of Rhode Island…
