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8 hrs ago | Warwickonline.com

Group advocates killing sales tax

Mike Stenhouse and his team at the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity are one step closer to seeing the sales tax rate in Rhode Island drop to zero.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Warren, RI, Barrington, RI, Cranston, RI

Mon Jun 17, 2013

The Providence Journal

Moody's downgrades RI's 38 Studios bonds; other state debt under review

Moody's Investors Service has downgraded Rhode Island's 38 Studios bonds by two notches, from A2 to Baa1.

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Turnto10.com

General Assembly gets ready to tackle budget

Money for schools, business tax cuts and a proposal to default on debt relating to 38 Studios are all under consideration as Rhode Island lawmakers mull an $8.2 billion budget proposal.

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Related Topix: US Politics, US News, US Senate, Republican, Lincoln Chafee, Rhode Island, US Governors

Go Local

Rhode Island #1 State Where People Hate Going To Work

Rhode Islanders hate going to work more than the employees in any other state, according to an analysis by 24/7 Wall St. Rhode Island is the #1 place where people hate going to work, according to an analysis by 24/7 Wall St. After Gallup released its latest poll, the 2013 State of the American Workplace Report , Rhode Island topped the list for ... (more)

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Fri Jun 14, 2013

Go Local

In Case You Missed It: RI's Most Polluted Lakes + Ponds

"In Case You Missed It," GoLocal's Saturday feature, puts the week's top stories in one easy place for you to review and read.

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Rhode Island Department of Health News

HEALTH Confirms Two Additional Deaths Linked to Acetyl Fentanyl

The Rhode Island Department of Health has confirmed two additional deaths linked to Acetanilide, n-1-Phenethyl-4-Piperidyl - also known as acetyl fentanyl -an illegal synthetic opiate with properties similar to morphine.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Pharmacology, Medicine

WLNE-TV Providence

RI lawmakers endorse popular vote compact

State lawmakers have voted once again to add Rhode Island to a list of states that agree to award their electoral votes to the presidential candidate who wins the overall national popular vote.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, US Politics, Al Gore, US News

The Providence Journal

Kostrzewa - RI reports decent GDP in NE, but where are the jobs

While the U.S. GDP, a key economic measurement of the total value of all goods and services produced, increased by 2.5 percent in 2012, the New England rate was 1.5 percent, among the slowest growing regions in the country.

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Go Local

Top RI Leaders' Legislative Battles

This time last year, the Rhode Island General Assembly had already adjourned for the summer, having finished the 2012 session in the early hours of June 13. As of Friday, with no indication still as to when leadership will unveil their version of the state's fiscal year 2014 budget, GoLocal spoke with political and community leaders about their top ... (more)

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Thu Jun 13, 2013

Go Local

Taxi Drivers: RI's Fare Tax Is Killing Their Business

Rhode Island's taxi drivers are crying for the repeal of a tax placed on taxicab, limousine, charter bus, and other ground passenger transportation services.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Pop/Rock, The Association, Kingston, RI, Pawtucket, RI

Warwickonline.com

Runway project could mean new culvert for Lakeshore Dr.

It was barely a minute-long clip, but the scene of a submerged Lakeshore Drive with water rushing over it effectively illustrated how ineffective the Buckeye Brook culvert can be.

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Go Local

Brett Smiley: No More Delays On Payday Lending Reform

It is time for Rhode Island to join the rest of the states in New England and stop exempting payday lenders from the 36% maximum interest rate that applies to all other lenders in the state.

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Wed Jun 12, 2013

Go Local

RI Sales Tax Repeal Benefits Exaggerated

URI economics expert, Leonard Lardaro said he is "totally opposed" to the bill to repeal sales taxes in Rhode Island.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Barrington, RI

The Providence Journal

Public comment sought on RI's draft Alzheimer's plan

Anyone who wants to comment on state's proposed plan for dealing with Alzheimer's disease and related disorders is invited to read it here .

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Related Topix: Alzheimer's, Health, Family, Elderly (Senior Citizen), Rhode Island

Go Local

Rhode Island's Most Polluted Lakes, Ponds + Reservoirs

Summer may make one dream of crystal clear lakes perfect for swimming, or teeming with healthy fish.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Environmental Law, Law

Tue Jun 11, 2013

WLNE-TV Providence

2 Warwick beaches closed to swimming for bacteria

The Rhode Island Department of Health said Tuesday it is not safe to swim at Goddard Park Beach and Conimicut Point Beach because of high levels of bacteria.

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Patch.com

URI Junior Named Miss Rhode Island

KINGSTON, RI - Beauty and brains is a powerful combination. Add a mountain of courage to the mix and you get Jessica Marfeo, a University of Rhode Island junior recently crowned Miss Rhode Island.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Kingston, RI, University of Rhode Island, Exeter, RI

WLNE-TV Providence

Taxi drivers call for the repeal of "Taxi tax"

Taxi owners and drivers gathered at the Statehouse Tuesday to urge the General Assembly to pass a bill that would effectively repeal the taxi tax included in the 2012 state budget.

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Go Local

Fight Over Obamacare Heats Up in Rhode Island

A report released today claims that there are financial disincentives to obtaining health insurance coverage under the Affordable Care Act.

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Related Topix: Rhode Island, Health Insurance, Health

Mon Jun 10, 2013

The Providence Journal

Costly graffiti could become felony in R.I.

Graffiti artists who do more than $1,000 worth of damage would be risking a felony conviction and up to a year in prison under legislation in Rhode Island.

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