Conn. halts ATM charges amid controversy
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) -- State lawyers are spending a lot of time in
court this week, defending Banking Commissioner John Burke's decision to
ban...
Wealthy nations decrease aid
WASHINGTON (AP) -- The number of
countries that use foreign aid
efficiently has increased dramatically
this decade even as the level of help
from...
Joint-accounts law scrutiny has lawyers puzzling
When two people open a joint bank account in Rhode Island, and one
person dies, who takes the money?
The immediate guess is the survivor....
CytoTherapeutics’ stock rises with tide of discovery
CytoTherapeutics got an unexpected boost recently when genetic
researchers on the West Coast announced a possible breakthrough in
scientists' ability to grow human cells.
Stock...
President signs Year 2000 Information Disclosure Act
On Monday, October 19, 1998, President Clinton signed the "Year 2000
Information and Readiness Disclosure Act," which, as explained in more
detail below, offers...
Centredale village is getting a facelift
The village of Centredale in the heart of North Providence is in the
midst of a facelift.
The Centredale Business District, located near North...
Three insurers pick Allendale
After a merger between three insurance companies, including Allendale
Mutual Insurance Co., is completed the resulting company's executive
offices will be located in Johnston,...
RI taxes more, spends more (on average) than most
Rhode Island ranks slightly above the national average in terms of
taxing its citizens -- and spending their money, according to a study...
RI Foundation approves grants
The Rhode Island Foundation approved $1.4 million in grants late last
month awarding money to groups that provide services to assist children
and families,...
Boston real estate market surges without limit
Beantown is booming.
The third quarter of 1998 was another impressive quarter in Boston as
direct vacancy rates remain under 5 percent in the city's...
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