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Chamber pulls out of EDC marketing deal
The Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce has pulled out of a planned partnership with the R.I. Economic Development Corporation to lure out-of-state, knowledge-based companies to … more
Chafee appoints 3 to EDC board, names ‘special adviser’
A construction materials company president, bank executive and union business manager are Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee’s latest nominees to the R.I. Economic Development Corporation board of directors. 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
House Finance Committee approves $8.1B 2013 budget
The House Finance Committee unveiled and then approved an $8.1 billion fiscal 2013 state budget late Thursday night, which scraps controversial meals, hotel and sales tax expansions more
RIPEC to examine EDC, as Chafee names 3 to board
The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council will examine the current structure and operation of the R.I. Economic Development Corporation in light of the recent 38 Studios LLC loan guarantee debacle, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Thursday. more
Providence, workers reach retirement deal
Providence has reached a tentative agreement with its current and retired workers on a package of benefit cuts large enough to keep Providence out of bankruptcy and end a high-stakes court fight. 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
State would get 18% of Twin River table game revenue
Rhode Island would receive 18 percent of revenue from proposed table games at Twin River Casino if voters this November approve allowing the facility to open them there. more
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