Bernanke, Fed forecast get mixed reception from Dems
WASHINGTON - Federal Reserve Chairman Ben S. Bernanke, in his first clash with the Democrat-controlled House, signaled that the central bank may need to...
AAA: R.I. gasoline prices rise <br>6 cents, to $2.39 per gallon
Rhode Island gasoline prices rose an average of 6 cents per gallon over the past week, to the same level as a year ago,...
Are you ready to adopt a ‘West Coast Offense’?
The Super Bowl is always a good occasion to glean business insights from the world of football. The sport has become highly competitive, with...
Microsoft settles Iowa consumer antitrust lawsuit
Microsoft Corp., the world's biggest software maker, has settled a case claiming it used its monopoly position to overcharge Iowa consumers for software products...
Feds award R.I. $700,000 to update Medicaid IT
U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse announced that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will award Rhode Island $725,253 to update...
Business attorney-client privilege rules eased
The attorney-client privilege and work-product protections are critical to businesses. These privileges allow businesses to consult freely and confidentially with their attorneys as they...
Patrick seeks to realign Mass. state government
BOSTON – Gov. Deval Patrick has filed legislation to reorganize the governor's cabinet and group together and reconfigure several state agencies, saying he wants...
Watchdog group wants a state inspector general
For more than a century, the Independent Man has stood guard atop the State House. But if a bill submitted at the request of...
United, R.I. extend state worker contract into 2010
Two and a half years ago, UnitedHealthcare of New England snatched the state employees' health benefits contract away from Blue Cross & Blue Shield...
A stage where arts can flourish
The Providence Black Repertory Company's business model isn't quite like that of any other performing arts group or venue in the state.
First off, the...
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