CVS Caremark

Bonus Q+A: John Ward talks Woonsocket politics and His Legislative Wish List

Ian Donnis — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Woonsocket City Council President John Ward is our guest on Bonus Q+A as we talk Woonsocket's economy, its upcoming mayoral race, consolidation, the historic tax credit, and other issues.

Political Roundtable: Ward Concerned About Tax Impact on CVS jobs

Ian Donnis, Scott MacKay and Maureen Moakley — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Woonsocket City Council President John Ward visits the Roundtable this week to talk about the outlook for fiscal stability in the northern Rhode Island community; the debate over tax policy in Rhode Island; and how to keep more young workers in the Ocean State.

Woonsocket Council Prez Ward Concerned About Possible Tax Hit for CVS

Ian Donnis — Thu, 07 Mar 2013 19:56:20 +0000

Woonsocket City Council President John Ward is concerned that jobs provided by CVS Caremark Corporation could vanish if the company loses a big chunk of a state tax credit.

"Based on their reaction, I'm a little concerned," Ward said, referring to how CVS lobbyist Robert Goldberg said the company may reconsider its ties to Rhode Island if it loses part of a job development tax credit worth about $15 million a year.

Good News for RI Health Businesses?

Kristin Gourlay — Wed, 08 Aug 2012 04:00:00 +0000

Perhaps.

Westerly Hospital is closer to being acquired by the CT-based nonprofit Lawrence & Memorial. That might provide some relief to the financially troubled hospital, which has been in receivership since late last year (see lots of great posts about that by my illustrious predecessor).