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A jury trial is scheduled in the challenge to Rhode Island's landmark pension overhaul law, and a citizen jury represents a wild card in the case, say legal experts.
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The pending bankruptcy of the Central Coventry, R.I., Fire District has magnified debate about duplication and accountability within these jurisdictions.
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The Central Coventry, R.I., Fire District appears headed for bankruptcy court after state officials and the local union remained stalled over cost concessions.
November 14 - Rhode Island
Rhode Island has repaid funds the state borrowed to cover unemployment insurance benefit payments, Gov. Lincoln Chafee announced in Cranston on Nov. 10.
November 10 - Rhode Island
Gina Raimondo, who as state general treasurer championed a landmark public-pension overhaul law, became Rhode Island's first female governor Tuesday night.
November 5 - Rhode Island
Rhode Island priced a $162 million general obligation bond refinancing. The final net present value savings was $16.17 million, according to the office of General Treasurer Gina Raimondo.
October 16 - Rhode Island
After Moody's revised Rhode Island's outlook to stable from negative, Gov. Lincoln Chafee said the state is headed in the right direction.
October 7 - Rhode Island
Moody's Investors Service late Monday revised its outlook on Rhode Island to stable from negative and affirmed its Aa2 general obligation rating.
October 6 -
Rhode Island Secretary of State Ralph Mollis intends to seek a steeper fine, if one is warranted, against a lawyer accused of wrongly lobbying for the 38 Studios financing bill.
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Rhode Island and capital city Providence have received federal TIGER grants transportation-related improvement projects.
September 17