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38 Studios may miss out on tax credits

Thu, 24 May 2012 00:36:42 GMT

Curt Schilling hit back at Governor Chafee on Facebook as it emerged that his embattled company could be ineligible for millions in tax credits.

Fighting law that gave 38 Studios $75M

Wed, 23 May 2012 01:36:59 GMT

Rep. Robert Watson tells Target 12 that back in April 2010, some of his colleagues knew that the 38 Studios deal was being discussed before the loan guarantee law was passed.

Woonsocket 13% tax hike clears hurdle

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:59:34 GMT

Rhode Island's House Finance Committee Tuesday approved legislation that would authorize Woonsocket to levy an additional 13% tax on property and motor vehicles this year.

Schilling rallies 38's team on Facebook

Tue, 22 May 2012 19:46:46 GMT

"The 38 team has shown breathtaking resilience through these incredibly challenging times," Schilling wrote on his Facebook wall just after 3 p.m. Tuesday.

Gov. Chafee confirms 38 Studios layoffs

Mon, 21 May 2012 14:42:47 GMT

Rhode Island Governor Lincoln Chafee has confirmed for Eyewitness News that 38 Studios is laying off employees.

Gov's son pleads no contest to charges

Fri, 18 May 2012 18:38:09 GMT

The 18-year-old son of Gov. Lincoln Chafee has pleaded no contest to accusations he tried to buy beer at a liquor store last month.

Chafee: No more tax money to 38 Studios

Fri, 18 May 2012 17:26:23 GMT

Curt Schilling's video game company is far from out of the woods despite making an overdue $1.125 million payment a day after providing a bad check.

Concerns about Schilling's 38 Studios

Fri, 18 May 2012 16:17:24 GMT

The financial situation at former Red Sox ace Curt Schilling's 38 Studios is raising alarm bells at the State House, with $75 million taxpayer-backed loan on the line.

Schilling: 'We will find a way'

Fri, 18 May 2012 15:55:49 GMT

Amid the controversy surrounding his Providence-based video game company, Curt Schilling has sent a message to his supporters.

RI taypayers not on the hook yet

Thu, 17 May 2012 21:49:30 GMT

While 38 Studios has injected $17M into RI’s economy, taxpayers haven't paid a dime, yet.