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Bishop Tobin on RI State House Tree Controversy

Source: ABC6 Columbus Ohio, Nov 30 2012, 5:15pm CST

One day after the hastily announced tree light at the Rhode Island State House Providence's Bishop is speaking out, again, on the controversy. "It's a very important issue for him and he's been strong and c ...

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7 hours ago

Moody's downgrades RI's 38 Studios bonds; other state debt under review

Source: Providence Journal  |   Jun 17 2013, 6:35pm CDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Rhode Island's 38 Studios bonds by two notches, from A2 to Baa1. At the same time, the bond rating agency has placed the rest of the state's debt, which totals $2.1 billion, under re ...

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8 hours ago

UPDATE 1-Moody's cuts 38 Studios bonds, may cut Rhode Island

Source: Reuters Mobile  |   Jun 17 2013, 5:53pm CDT

June 17 (Reuters) - Moody's Investors Service on Monday downgraded by two notches its rating on $75 million of taxable bonds sold to benefit bankrupt 38 Studios and put $2.1 billion of Rhode Island's debt under review for possible downgr ...

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28 weeks ago


Quote:
"This is a situation where a little common sense would go a long way. It's a Christmas tree and I don't think anybody's really offended by that"


Source: ABC6 Columbus Ohio

 

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10 hours ago

Bloomberg to host fundraiser for Raimondo in NYC

Source: Boston.com  |   Jun 17 2013, 3:37pm CDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — New York Mayor Michael Bloomberg is backing Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo by hosting a fundraiser for her as next year’s governor’s race nears. WPRI-TV reports (http://bit.ly/13OxUJJ ) that Bloomberg wi ...

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12 hours ago

Chafee, Taveras backers hosting end of quarter fundraisers

Source: Providence Journal  |   Jun 17 2013, 1:34pm CDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With the 2nd quarter ending on June 30, it's fundraising crunch time for potential 2014, top-of-the-ticket candidates anxious to show their mettle in the next round of campaign finance re ...

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13 hours ago

RI budget debate heats up

Source: San Antonio Express  |   Jun 17 2013, 12:33pm CDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Money for schools, business tax cuts and a proposal to default on debt relating to 38 Studios are all under consideration as Rhode Island lawmakers mull an $8.2 billion budget proposal. The deba ...

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14 hours ago

Out of Their Tree on Taxes

Source: Town Hall  |   Jun 17 2013, 11:22am CDT

Christmas may be six months off, but it seems the Grinch is already at work. Look at the farm bill now under consideration in the House of Representatives -- it carries an unwelcome stocking stuffer known as the Christmas tree tax. If ...

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15 hours ago

R.I. litter tax being used for general government, not recycling

Source: Providence Journal  |   Jun 17 2013, 10:35am CDT

Revenue raised from a litter tax on restaurants in Rhode Island that sell takeout food was intended to fund recycling efforts but is instead being used to support general government operations. A state report issued Friday by a legislative task forc ...

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16 hours ago

RI gas prices hold steady for 3rd week

Source: Providence Journal  |   Jun 17 2013, 9:49am CDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Gas prices in Rhode Island have stayed the same for the third straight week, according to AAA Southern New England. The average price for a gallon of regular unleaded gasoline is $3.599 at self-s ...

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22 hours ago

RI groups getting $2M in community service grants

Source: Boston.com  |   Jun 17 2013, 3:53am CDT

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island’s volunteer service center and eight local nonprofits are getting more than $2 million in federal AmeriCorps grants to support community service programs. Serve Rhode Island, which administer ...

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