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June 18, 2008 Archives


Updated: State approves 8 percent Blue Cross and United rate hikes

4:21 PM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Paul Edward Parker    Email

The state health insurance commissioner today approved rate hikes of about 8 percent for Blue Cross and United Healthcare, which will result in total premium increases of roughly $75 million. But that is $15 million to $20 million less than......

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Conference convenes in Providence

9:03 AM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

About 370 college and university career development professionals and employer recruiters from Maine to Virginia convened this morning at the Biltmore Hotel in Providence at a conference to discuss trends in employer/university relationships, best practices, and student needs in a......

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RI tax workgroup set to meet

8:59 AM Wed, Jun 18, 2008 | | Comments (1)
By John Kostrzewa    Email

The first meeting of the tax policy workgroup set up by Gov. Carcieri to study the state's tax policy and structure was scheduled for this morning at the State House. The 21-member committee includes accountants and lawyers who specialize in......

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