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GOP Reps Invite Gun Makers to RI from "Hostile Territory"

Ian Donnis — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:59:25 +0000

With state officials due to release their proposal Tuesday for curbing gun violence, Republican House lawmakers are inviting gun makers to relocate to Rhode Island in response to changes in Connecticut and Maryland. A legislative news release says the changes render those two states as "hostile territory":

Taveras Rolls Out Economic Plan; Previews Message for Possible Run for Governor

Ian Donnis — Wed, 27 Mar 2013 16:31:10 +0000

Providence Mayor Angel Taveras unveiled a 20-point economic plan Wednesday morning during a meeting of the Providence Foundation. The mayor's repeated rhetorical emphasis -- how Providence has bounced back from the financial abyss thanks to collaboration and shared sacrifice -- sounded like one message he'll wield next year during an expected Democratic run for governor.

Bonus Q+A: Stenhouse on Why Rhode Island Isn't More Competitive

Ian Donnis — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 18:25:00 +0000

Mike Stenhouse, CEO of the Rhode Island Center for Freedom and Prosperity, joins us on Bonus Q+A to talk about the center's mission, its proposal to eliminate the sales tax, its report card on Rhode Island's competitiveness, and other issues.

The Silver Boom: Aging Specialists You've Never Heard Of

Kristin Gourlay — Fri, 15 Mar 2013 16:00:00 +0000

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TGIF: 12 Things to Know About RI Politics + Media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 08 Mar 2013 21:21:14 +0000

Welcome back to my weekly column. As always, your tips and thoughts are welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org. Let's get to the list.

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.

Bonus Q+A: Kaplan says RI Needs to Turn its Size Into An Asset

Ian Donnis — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Saul Kaplan, head of the Business Innovation Factory, says Rhode Island has the necessary assets for a thriving economy. Part of the challenge, he says, is transforming the state's small size from an obstacle into a benefit.

Hundreds turn out for 50 healthcare openings

Kristin Gourlay — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 13:12:36 +0000

State health workers are in demand. A job fair Thursday, sponsored by the state’s Department of Labor and Training and department of Behavioral Health, Developmental Disabilities, and Hospitals, advertised 50 open positions.

TGIF: 12 things to know about RI politics + media

Ian Donnis — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 21:05:32 +0000

Welcome back to my Friday column. Your thoughts and emails are welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org. Let's get to it.

Political Roundtable: Gov. Chafee calls his budget an investment in the future

Ian Donnis — Fri, 18 Jan 2013 09:00:00 +0000

Gov. Lincoln Chafee joins Political Roundtable this week to talk about his budget, Rhode Island's economy, and regional competition for a better tax climate. Also joining me in the discussion are RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay and guest panelist David Klepper from the Associated Press.