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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

General Assembly improves from all-time low on Common Cause scorecard
The nonpartisan government watchdog group Common Cause Rhode Island released its 10th Legislative Scorecard on Thursday. more
| 10/25/12
State must do more to train unemployed to fill jobs
PBN: What do you think the No. 1 issue is in this election and how do you plan to approach it? more

By Michael Souza
PBN Staff Writer | 10/22/12 | 1 comment

Lower taxes, simpler code can spark economic growth
PBN: Your campaign literature highlights your background as a Wall Street broker and investment expert. How will that background help you be a good congressman? more
By John Larrabee
Contributing Writer | 10/22/12
DEM seeks nominations for livestock council
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management is seeking nominations for membership on the newly created R.I. Livestock Welfare and Care Standards Advisory Council. more
10/15/12
Lame-duck Congress a concern for owners
Though the news spotlight has been on the presidential debates and the Nov. 6 elections, a more pressing personal issue for large numbers of homeowners across the country involves the lame-duck congressional session scheduled to begin Nov. 13. more
10/15/12
‘Most important … is getting people back to work’
PBN: Last April, you were trailing Brendan Doherty in the polls by 15 percentage points and now (Oct. 10) you are ahead of him by 6 points. What happened? more

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

Tax, regulatory reform needed to spur job growth
PBN: What are the three biggest issues here in Rhode Island that you will be able to work on when you are in Congress? more
By Richard Asinof
Contributing Writer | 10/15/12
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

Visa program update needs to support economic growth
The New England Council was honored to recently host a discussion of federal immigration policy with New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg and News Corp. Chairman Rupert Murdoch. These two respected leaders highlighted the critical role that foreign-born workers play in our economy, filling important jobs throughout the work force. more
10/8/12
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