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June 19, 2008 Archives


R.I. AG, Fall River oppose extension for Weaver's Cove

5:41 PM Thu, Jun 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Tim Barmann    Email

Officials in Rhode Island and Massachusetts told federal regulators this afternoon that they oppose a five-year extension sought by the company that wants to build a liquefied natural gas terminal in Fall River. With time running out, Weaver’s Cove Energy......

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Beacon Mutual to lower premiums rates by 7.2 percent

3:51 PM Thu, Jun 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Tim Barmann    Email

The Beacon Mutual Insurance Co. said today it will lower its worker’s compensation rates by an average of 7.2 percent as of October 1. The new rate will apply to new policies or those that are renewed, the company said......

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Foreclosure notice bill facing opposition

9:59 AM Thu, Jun 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
By Lynn Arditi    Email

Legislation which would require banks to keep providing electricity, heat and running water for tenants living in foreclosed properties for a period of 30 days was held up in the House Judiciary Committee today in the wake of opposition from......

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New commission formed to boost job growth

7:32 AM Thu, Jun 19, 2008 | | Write a comment
By John Kostrzewa    Email

The General Assembly has approved legislation to create the CCRI 21st Century Workforce Commission, a cooperative effort between the Community College of Rhode Island and the Rhode Island Economic Development Corporation. - The commission will recommend specific actions to strengthen......

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