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Higher education office dismantled under budget plan
The office of higher education would be dismantled under a General Assembly-approved plan to merge the state’s educational governing boards. Education officials so far have said little publicly about the move that essentially reverses a state-mandated structure created 30 years ago. more
Chafee signs open records act into law
PROVIDENCE – Legislation that makes significant changes to the Access to Public Records Act – including making public various records that were not previously public, such as employment contracts – is now law. Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee signed the legislation, which takes effect Sept. 1. more
7/2/12
Monitoring upgrades at EDC shelved
Just as the collapse of 38 Studios LLC illustrated the importance of keeping close tabs on taxpayer-backed loans, the bankruptcy also marked the demise of a two-year effort to improve how all R.I. Economic Development Corporation investments are monitored and analyzed. more
RIPEC: Bring EDC under state control
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation, plagued by inefficiency and lack of direction, should be brought under direct control of the governor’s office and a new state commerce agency, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council recommended in a report on the quasi-state agency released Tuesday. more
Housing advocates say $25M bond will boost economy
Government debt has taken a beating on the campaign trail this election season, but supporters of a $25 million state housing bond up for voter approval in November say it’s actually a great time for Rhode Island to borrow money. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/15/12

Presidential election of great concern to future voters
Although they can’t cast their ballots in this year’s presidential election, teens ages 14-17 are paying attention to what the candidates are saying – and aren’t saying. A new national survey finds the presidential election is top-of-mind for today’s youth, and domestic issues top their list of concerns. more
Guest Column:
Lee Lewis | 10/29/12
Voter referenda present mixed choices
As Rhode Islanders enter the voting booth next week, they will be confronted by seven questions, two of them involving the expansion of gambling in the Ocean State, the other five asking for approval for more than $200 million of bond issuance. more
10/29/12
Are voters ready to bet on gaming?
With Connecticut’s casinos struggling and competition from Massachusetts on the way, Rhode Island gambling opponents say the state should cash in its chips on gaming revenue. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 10/29/12

Cimini tops Common Cause 2012 scorecard
PROVIDENCE – Rep. Maria Cimini, D-Providence, scored the highest mark in the General Assembly on the 2012 Common Cause Legislative Scorecard. more
11/5/12
R.I. municipalities finally acknowledge pension woes
If the first step toward a solution is admitting you have a problem, then 2012 has seen progress for Rhode Island’s distressed, locally run, municipal pension plans. more

By Patrick Anderson
PBN Staff Writer | 11/12/12

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