Stakeholder conflict over R.I.’s <br>SAMP planning is healthy
Kenneth Payne’s long career in state, local and federal government included a decade as chief policy adviser to the Rhode Island Senate. Today he...
Sasse: Revamping R.I. tax structure may take years
The governor’s panel studying ways to overhaul the state’s antiquated tax structure may be recommending some bold changes, but the transformation is not going...
Proposed cigarette price changes worry sellers
A year ago, weak sales forced Steven Biron to lay off workers at New England Farms, the convenience store he owns near the Rhode...
Comfort food, familiar setting on Federal Hill
Comfort food is trendy dining these days, what with the winter doldrums and so much discomfort in the daily economic news. One local restaurant...
Maintaining morale in tough times is crucial
If yours is like many businesses, you no doubt have been affected to some degree by the economic downturn. Perhaps you have paid out...
Dartmouth to cut 60 jobs after 18% endowment drop
Dartmouth College, the smallest school in the Ivy League, will fire 60 employees after its endowment value fell $700 million, or 18 percent, because...
RBC: U.S. bank failures could reach up to 1,000
As many as 1,000 U.S. banks may fail in the next three to five years, almost double the one-year tally at the height of...
R.I. hospitals’ economic impact estimated at $6B
CRANSTON – The Hospital Association of Rhode Island last week released a report that estimates the economic impact of the state’s 14 private hospitals...
State office to administer stimulus aid
Gov. Donald L. Carcieri last week said the state must use anticipated federal stimulus money to bridge the deficit, support tax relief and structural...
Textron may consider sale <br>of Bell Helicopter or Cessna units
PROVIDENCE – Textron Inc. (NYSE: TXT), trying to stem losses by exiting most of its finance business, may have to consider selling its Cessna...
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