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Report: R.I. awarded $34M in tax credits in FY2012
In fiscal year 2012, Rhode Island awarded more than $34 million in five tax credit programs, including those offered through the motion picture tax credit and the Jobs Development Act. more
| 8/16/12
9 R.I. hospitals penalized for hospital re-admissions
Nine Rhode Island hospitals will be penalized by the government starting in October because many of their patients are re-admitted soon after discharge. The Rhode Island institutions will lose a total of $1.6 million in Medicare funds, with Rhode Island Hospital losing the most at $699,765. more
NIST discusses the future of U.S. manufacturing at RISD
Bridging the gap between cutting edge research and new commercial applications is central to America’s future in advanced manufacturing, the director of a new federal manufacturing initiative told industry and government leaders gathered at the Rhode Island School of Design on Tuesday morning. more
Barrington town council votes on plastic bag ordinance
Barrington’s town council took its first step towards banning one-time use plastic bags at a meeting Monday night. more
Ezovski appointed to SBA board
The U.S Small Business Administration appointed a North Smithfield native, Gary Ezovski, to serve on one of its Regulatory Fairness Boards on Monday. more
Raimondo pension lawsuit seen risking bankruptcies
Rhode Island Treasurer Gina Raimondo championed an overhaul last year of one of the nation’s worst- funded public pensions, setting out a road map for states and cities by curbing benefits and delaying retirements. more
BankRI parent sets aside $4.2M for losses tied to 38 Studios
Brookline Bancorp Inc., the parent company of Bank Rhode Island announced on Thursday it has set aside $4.2 million to cover possible losses from two business loans BankRI issued shortly after Brookline bought the bank in January. more
Blue Cross, Steward square off on contract
A July 25 deadline set by the R.I. Attorney General’s office looms for Steward Health Care to close its deal to acquire Landmark Medical Center of Woonsocket and its sister facility, the Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island in North Smithfield. more
Marino tapped as OMB director
Former Senate Fiscal Advisor, Peter M. Marino, will be the first director of the new Office of Management and Budget, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Wednesday morning at the Statehouse. more
Transportation first study for new office
The new Office of Management and Budget will conduct a study of the state’s transportation programs, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Monday afternoon at a RIPTA board meeting. more
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