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Docs getting pink slips in Lifespan cuts

Thu, 23 May 2013 20:48:18 GMT

Fifteen doctors are among the 122 people being laid off as Rhode Island’s largest hospital network tries to cut nearly $150 million in expenses.

Slow-growing Southern New England cities lag U.S. peers

Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:50 GMT

Rhode Island's biggest cities are among the slowest-growing in the United States, and one of them is actually losing population, according to new U.S. Census estimates released on Thursday.

Lifespan cuts 107 jobs

Wed, 22 May 2013 21:33:40 GMT

Rhode Island’s largest hospital network announced on Wednesday they will be laying off dozens of workers.

Coventry officials say school pension plan set to run dry isn't their problem

Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:11 GMT

Coventry's pension plans have racked up a $121 million liability for promised benefits, and now town officials are saying the shortfall in the biggest plan isn't their problem.

Ken Block to run for governor in '14

Tue, 21 May 2013 13:45:00 GMT

Moderate Party founder Ken Block will once again be the face of his party's 2014 gubernatorial run, according to a website that went live this morning.

Cicilline introduces student loan bills

Sat, 18 May 2013 22:56:43 GMT

U.S. Rep. David Cicilline is co-sponsoring three bills designed to maintain low interest rates on student loans, hoping to prevent young people from ending up with excessive debt.

Doherty: No plans to run for governor

Fri, 17 May 2013 16:14:29 GMT

Former State Police superintendent and congressional candidate Brendan Doherty on Friday said he has no plans to run for statewide office in 2014, likely clearing a path for Cranston Mayor Allan Fung to run unopposed in a Republican primary for governor next year.

Unemployment rate in Rhode Island declines to 8.8%

Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:23 GMT

Rhode Island's unemployment rate fell to 8.8% in April, the lowest level in four and a half years, new data released Thursday shows.

Ernie Almonte abandons campaign for governor to run for RI treasurer

Thu, 16 May 2013 12:19:03 GMT

Former Auditor General Ernie Almonte announced Thursday that he will run for general treasurer in 2014, abandoning his long-shot campaign for governor.

Frank Caprio calls 'shove it' remark 'stupid,' says he's ready to be treasurer again

Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:35 GMT

In his first television interview since losing the 2010 race for governor, the former treasurer said he regrets his infamous comment about President Obama and wants to return to office.