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More workers got insurance in Massachusetts after health law
The share of workers opting to take company medical coverage rather than more take-home pay rose in Massachusetts after the state overhauled its health system in 2006, a result the U.S. Affordable Care Act may replicate, a report suggests. more
38 Studios back in default
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee said Friday afternoon that 38 Studios LLC was back in default on its $75 million loan guarantee deal with the state for violating labor laws governing mass layoffs. more
DOT targets seat belts in urban communities
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Transportation and the Rhode Island Legislative Black and Latino Caucus will seek proposals from community-based organizations for seat belt education campaigns. more
6/4/12
Pot decriminalization bills headed to votes
PROVIDENCE – Legislation that would decriminalize the possession of small amounts of marijuana in Rhode Island passed committees last week and could be heading to full votes soon, The Associated Press reported. more
6/4/12
EDC role, leadership in doubt
When the R.I. Economic Development Corporation finally emerges from the turmoil surrounding its $75 million loan guarantee to Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios LLC, the quasi-state agency in charge of growing business activity in the state may be unrecognizable. more
State budget sticks to status quo, takes few risks
For many Rhode Island business groups, the $8 billion state budget lawmakers have begun debating and are expected to pass this week was notable for what it did not include: more
Mattiello is featured SBANE speaker
The Smaller Business Association of New England will be holding its networking breakfast on Wednesday, June 6, 2012, at the Crowne Plaza Hotel Providence-Warwick, Warwick. more
Chafee to allow amended hospital bill to become law
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Friday afternoon that he would allow the legislation changing the Hospital Conversions Act to become law without his signature. more
Assembly approves monument commission
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly has approved bills sponsored by Rep. James N. McLaughlin, D-Cumberland, and Sen. Roger A. Picard, D-Woonsocket, to create a commission that will designate monuments for historical and cultural significance. more
6/25/12
Public-sector workers digging in to save pensions
Leaders of the largest U.S. union of public-sector workers are vowing to fight efforts by state and local governments to balance their budgets with cuts to employee benefits even as voters have sided with that strategy. more
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