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Tax Foundation: Federal assistance is 38% of R.I. revenue
Federal assistance accounts for 38.3 percent of Rhode Island’s general revenue, according to the Tax Foundation, which released a map on Monday depicting federal aid as part of general revenue for all 50 states. more
| 6/18/13
Regional consumer prices rise 1.2% in May
The Consumer Price Index in the Northeast rose 1.2 percent over the last 12 months to 248.6 in May, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. more
| 6/18/13
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. more
Consumer prices in U.S. increased less than forecast in May
The cost of living in the U.S. rose less than forecast in May, restrained by the first drop in food prices in almost four years and signaling inflation remains under control. more
RISD Museum announces name change, revamps online presence
The art museum at the Rhode Island School of Design has revamped its public presence with a new name and a new website, the museum announced Monday. more
Report: R.I. workers are least engaged
Rhode Island has the highest percentage of “actively disengaged” workers in the United States, according to a report from Gallup. more
| 6/17/13 | 2 comments
U.S. stocks rise as investors weigh stimulus before Fed meeting
U.S. stocks rose, with the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index rebounding from last week’s decline, as investors weighed prospects for less economic stimulus before this week’s Federal Reserve policy meeting. more
Hasbro’s Hub Network wins at Daytime Emmy Awards
The Hub Network, a multi-platform joint venture between Hasbro Inc. and Discovery Communications, earned recognition at the 2013 Daytime Emmy Awards, Hasbro announced Sunday. more
| 6/17/13
R.I. gas prices unchanged for third consecutive week
Rhode Island’s gasoline prices were unchanged for the second consecutive week, AAA Southern New England reported Monday. more
| 6/17/13
Public confidence in U.S. banks hits 5-year high, Gallup finds
Americans are more confident in U.S. banks than they’ve been in five years as an improving economy helps lenders boost profit and repair their balance sheets, a new Gallup poll found. more
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