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Rhode Island’s economic outlook ranked No. 45 among the 50 states according to the 2013 ALEC-Laffer State Economic Competitiveness Index released by the American Legislative Exchange Council. Rhode Island’s No. 45 rank represented a slip from last year’s report, where the Ocean State ranked No. 43.
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Passenger trains bump along with fixes exceeding U.S. funds

U.S. investigators looking into the May 17 Connecticut commuter-rail crash haven’t yet found a clear cause. The fact a broken rail became the most immediate suspect speaks to years of deferred … 13 minutes ago

Tennis Hall of Fame becomes first to earn museum accreditation

The International Tennis Hall of Fame & Museum has become the first sports hall of fame to achieve accreditation status by the American Alliance of Museums. 2 hours ago

Lifespan continues restructuring its workforce

(Updated, 1:45 p.m.) Lifespan, Rhode Island’s largest hospital network, is undertaking what it called an “Operational Restructuring Initiative” to trim between $100 and $150 million from $1.7 … 3 hours ago

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UMass Dartmouth forms public safety task force in marathon bombing aftermath

The University of Massachusetts Dartmouth has created a three-person task force to conduct a review of its policies and procedures in the aftermath of the Boston Marathon bombing, Chancellor Divina …

GWB awards R.I. firms $60K in skills-training grants

The Governor’s Workforce Board announced Monday that it has awarded more than $60,000 in “Express Grants” to 20 local firms. The strategic investments will partially fund skills training for …

Memorial Hospital names Greene employee of year

PAWTUCKET – Michael Greene, a master mechanic in the Memorial Hospital Facilities Management Department, was named the 2013 Employee of the Year.

Adidas Selects SquadLocker to Become An Authorized Team Dealer for Rhode Island

SquadLocker™, Rhode Island’s premier provider of athletic apparel, uniforms and team gear announces that it has just signed a deal with one of the most respected and sought after brands in the …
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