Tag: John C. Simmons
RIPEC seeks Public Service Awards nominations
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is seeking nominations for the 42nd Annual Public Service Awards.
The organization is calling for nominations for...
R.I. lawmakers lean on quasi-public agencies to help close $134M deficit
PROVIDENCE – R.I. House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello is not happy with the $9.2 billion state budget proposed for fiscal 2018.
But he is proud...
Opinion: R.I. paid sick leave bill needs a hard look
The Rhode Island Business Coalition has concerns regarding the mandated paid sick leave proposal scheduled for a vote in the Senate Labor Committee this...
McDuff manages social services with eyes wide open
When Margaret Holland McDuff started work at Family Service of Rhode Island in 1990 as a clinical social worker, she didn’t see herself staying...
RIPEC estimates Q1 2.9% GDP growth, expects 2% growth in Q2
PROVIDENCE – The Current Economic Indicator report for the first quarter of 2017 showed signs of continued improvement for the Rhode Island economy. The...
Corporate tax revenue at center of state’s $100M shortfall
PROVIDENCE – A multimillion-dollar shortfall in projected corporate tax revenue is largely contributing to the state’s near $100 million shortfall in revenue estimates.
And it’s...
