Economic Activity

Entertainment
Jun 19

Table games go live at Twin River

Table gaming officially opened to the public at Twin River on Wednesday after a formal ribbon cutting ceremony at the entrance to the table games’ first-floor space this morning.
Real Estate
Jun 19

Kinney Farm makes national historic register

The historic Anthony-Kinney Farm has earned a spot on the National Register of Historic Places by the National Park Service, the R.I. Historical Preservation and Heritage Commission announced Wednesday.
Economic Indicators
Jun 19

U.S. stocks fluctuate as investors await Fed signal on stimulus

U.S. stocks fluctuated following a two-day rally in the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, as investors awaited the outcome of a Federal Reserve meeting for signs about when it plans to scale back stimulus measures.
Government
Jun 19

House finance committee approves $8.2B fiscal 2014 budget

The House Finance Committee approved an $8.2 billion Rhode Island budget for fiscal 2014 unveiled by Democratic leaders Tuesday night that forgoes a corporate tax-rate cut sought by Gov. Lincoln D. Chafee, but includes the first state payment for the failed 38 Studios LLC loan guarantee.
Defense Industry
Jun 19

Raytheon wants Pentagon to hold competition for anti-ship missile

Raytheon Co., the world’s largest missile maker, is challenging a Pentagon plan to use a Lockheed Martin Corp. anti-ship weapon and is asking for a chance to offer an alternative.
Economic Indicators
Jun 18

Tax Foundation: Federal assistance is 38% of R.I. revenue

Federal assistance accounts for 38.3 percent of Rhode Island’s general revenue, according to the Tax Foundation, which released a map on Monday depicting federal aid as part of general revenue for all 50 states.

Economic Indicators
Jun 18

Regional consumer prices rise 1.2% in May

The Consumer Price Index in the Northeast rose 1.2 percent over the last 12 months to 248.6 in May, according to a report from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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PBN Hosted
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The 2nd Annual Healthiest Employers event will recognize employers who have strong, effective Health and Wellness programs in the region. Deadline for enrollment is June 28th.
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