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1st Circuit throws foreclosure process into limbo, orders action
A federal appeals court has sided with lenders challenging an injunction in Rhode Island’s improper foreclosure case, remanding the case back to U.S. District Court for further review. more
Chafee approves casino legislation
Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee signed into law legislation that would give the state 18 percent of revenue from proposed table games at Twin River Casino and Newport Grand if voters approve the measure this November. more
Report: R.I.’s pensions, retiree benefits cause for ‘serious concern’
According to the Pew Center report - “The Widening Gap Update” – Rhode Island’s management of its long-term liabilities for pensions and retiree health care were cause for “serious concern.” more
| 5/19/12
OSHA slaps Pawtucket River Bridge contractor with $60,900 in fines
The U.S. Department of Labor’s Occupational Safety and Health Administration has proposed $60,900 in fines against S&R/Pihl, a joint venture LLC, for fall hazards and inadequate safety procedures at the Pawtucket River Bridge construction site. more
| 6/20/12
Some Big Brother regulations make a lot of sense
We have all done something stupid – or imprudent, to use a kinder adjective. Bicycling without a helmet, driving after too much wine, swimming beyond the lifeguard’s vision, hiking off the mountain path. The list goes on. Part of being human is being rash. While computers always act rationally, we humans are innately unpredictable; indeed, sometimes we find joy in those irrational moments of stupidity. more
Guest Column: Joan Retsinas | 6/25/12
Brown to benefit from $127M bond sale
Brown University will use a $127.4 million bond sale to renovate downtown property after agreeing in May to almost double annual payments to the city. more
EDC hires firm to investigate parties in 38 Studios deal
The R.I. Economic Development Corporation has hired Providence law firm Wistow & Barylick to pursue legal action against “third parties” connected with the 38 Studios LLC loan guarantee, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee announced Tuesday. more
DLT announces new rates for unemployment, TDI
The R.I. Department of Labor and Training has announced the 2012 maximum weekly benefit rate for unemployment insurance and temporary disability insurance claimants who will start their benefit year on or after July 1. more
FDA scrutinizes Covidien over surgical staple recall
Medical device maker Covidien PLC is facing scrutiny from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration over the way its management handled the recall of its Duet TRS surgical staples. more
| 6/28/12
Chafee creates municipal services task force
Through executive order on Thursday, Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee created a task force to help facilitate shared services among Pawtucket, Central Falls and East Providence. more
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