- Rhode Island
Andrew Roos, Rhode Island Treasury chief of staff the past 2-1/2 years, will leave for the private sector with Jeff Padwa the interim replacement.
August 27 - Rhode Island
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo launches a school building authority and a $20 million capital fund for public schools with immediate renovation needs.
August 11 -
The Rhode Island Commerce Corp. agrees to a $12.5 million proposed settlement with four defendants related to the 38 Studios fiasco.
August 7 -
The Providence, R.I., firefighters union, at odds with Mayor Jorge Elorza over a department reorganization, wants a court to vacate its 2013 pension settlement.
August 4 - Rhode Island
Proceeds from Rhode Island's $175 million general obligation bond refunding will benefit economic development and school construction initiatives, said Treasurer Seth Magaziner.
July 24 -
A coalition of state and city finance officials led by Rhode Island Treasurer Seth Magaziner wants the SEC to require greater transparency from PE firms that manage public pension funds.
July 23 -
The governing body of the Wyatt jail in Central Falls, R.I., made an initial $100,000 forbearance payment to the once-bankrupt city and named Daniel Martin warden.
July 21 - Rhode Island
The $8 billion Employees Retirement System of Rhode Island returned 0.41% in the June quarter, state Treasurer General Seth Magaziner reported.
July 20 -
Rhode Island asset manager Michael Riley has asked the SEC to examine the Providence, R.I., pension fund over a $62 million spike in its unfunded liability.
June 22 - Rhode Island
Rhode Islands Senate finance committee is scheduled to vote on a proposed $8.7 billion state budget one day after the House approved it unanimously.
June 17