Publication: Providence Journal

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 7 hours ago - 2 reports

RI Assembly leaders unveil state budget, with 38 Studios payment

CommentsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The General Assembly's Democratic leaders unveiled a new state budget on Tuesday that includes the first direct -- and highly controversial -- taxpayer payment for the state's failed $75-million investment in former Red Sox ... [Published Providence Journal - 11 hours ago]

Entities: 38 Studios, Gina Raimondo, Seed Money, CVS/pharmacy

First reported 8 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 1 reports

Curran’s PUC nomination clears R.I. Senate panel

Alex Kuffner Providence JournalJournal Staff WriterPROVIDENCE — Margaret E. “Meg” Curran has moved a step closer to a new position as chairwoman of the state regulatory body that sets rates for such services as electricity, natural gas and water.Curran, ... [Published Providence Journal - 8 hours ago]

Entities: Operation PLUNDER, US Attorney, Parole

First reported 14 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 1 reports

House and Senate pass casino "anti-cheating" bill

House and Senate pass casino anti-cheating billCommentsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- With the scheduled launch of casino gambling just hours away, the House and Senate voted Tuesday to pass a last-minute "anti-cheating" bill that defines casino crimes and establishes ... [Published Providence Journal - 14 hours ago]

Entities: Casino, Gambling, Crime

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 8 hours ago - 2 reports

Moody's Corporation

R.I. House finance panel OKs $8.2-billion tax-and-spending plan that includes first payment of 38 Studios bonds

KATHERINE GREGG and PHILIP MARCELO Providence JournalJournal State House BureauPROVIDENCE — The General Assembly’s Democratic leaders unveiled a new state budget on Tuesday that includes the first direct — and highly controversial — taxpayer payment for ... [Published Providence Journal - 8 hours ago]

Entities: 38 Studios, Curt Schilling, Raymond Hull, Moody's Corporation, Bankrupt

First reported 9 hours ago - Updated 9 hours ago - 1 reports

Some 6,500 Rhode Islanders face loss of Rite Care coverage under budget proposal

CommentsPROVIDENCE, R.I. - Some 6,500 Rhode Islanders would lose health-care coverage provided through RIte Care, the state's subsidized health insurance program, under a proposal included in the House Finance Committee budget unveiled and swiftly approved ... [Published Providence Journal - 9 hours ago]

Entities: Health Insurance, Linda Katz, Obamacare

First reported 18 hours ago - Updated 11 hours ago - 1 reports

Pawtucket police: Brother of accused murderer charged with raping teen

CommentsPAWTUCKET, R.I. -- The younger brother of a man accused of murder is charged with raping a 14-year-old girl.Napoleon Johnson, 19, was ordered held without bail Tuesday on a first-degree sexual assault charge.The girl told the police that Johnson, ... [Published Providence Journal - 18 hours ago]

Entities: Rape, Murderer, Police, Nathanael Greene

First reported 12 hours ago - Updated 12 hours ago - 1 reports

Johnston man found in vacant house charged with possession of burglary tools

CommentsJOHNSTON, R.I. -- A 27-year-old man, on probation after pleading no contest two years ago to a charge of receiving stolen goods, was ordered held without bail and remanded to the Adult Correctional Institutions Friday after his arrest on charges ... [Published Providence Journal - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Burglary, Probation, District Court, Bail, Police

First reported Jun 18 2013 - Updated 12 hours ago - 2 reports

House committee approves bill to "freeze" current voter ID law

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Rhode Island voters who have no photo IDs would be able to continue to show a government-issued ID when they go to the polls, according to a bill approved by the House Judiciary Committee Tuesday night.The vote was 11-1 with Rep. Doreen ... [Published Providence Journal - 12 hours ago]

Entities: Valencia, Elections

First reported 16 hours ago - Updated 16 hours ago - 1 reports

Judge rules Cranston estate planner Caramadre should remain jailed

CommentsPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- A federal judge refused Tuesday to release Cranston estate planner Joseph Caramadre from prison while he awaits sentencing for his role in an investment scheme targetting the terminally ill.Judge William Smith said he could ... [Published Providence Journal - 16 hours ago]

Entities: William Smith, Sentencing, Terminally Ill

First reported 17 hours ago - Updated 17 hours ago - 1 reports

Vartan Gregorian, former Brown president, visits Providence school named in his honor

CommentsProvidence Journal photo / Frieda SquiresFormer Brown University president Vartan Gregorian is interviewed by e-newsletter class pupils (L-R) Sasha Missiuro, Dylan Itkin and Nevaeh Mitchell Tuesday at the Vartan Gregorian Elementary School.PROVIDENCE, ... [Published Providence Journal - 17 hours ago]

Entities: Vartan Gregorian, CARNEGIE CORPORATION LIMITED, Brown University, University President

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated 17 hours ago - 2 reports

Report: Defaulting on 38 Studios bonds could cost more than it saves

PROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Defaulting on the 38 Studios moral obligation bonds could cost the state more than it saves, the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council says in a new report.While defaulting eliminates an $89.2 million obligation, it would probably ... [Published Providence Journal - 17 hours ago]

Entities: 38 Studios

First reported Jun 17 2013 - Updated Jun 17 2013 - 2 reports

As legislative session nears close, R.I. lawmakers have plenty left on their plates

Bob Breidenbach/The Providence JournalSpeaker of the House Speaker Gordon D. Fox, seen here at a February Chamber of Commerce forum in Providence, says gun control remains a priority for lawmakers.1of4PHILIP MARCELO Providence JournalJOURNAL STATE HOUSE ... [Published Providence Journal - Jun 17 2013]

Entities: 38 Studios, Joseph Almeida, Gordon D. Fox, Gun Control, Larry Berman

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"We have serious concerns about this," she said Tuesday night. "Even though there will be subsidies available to help pay for coverage, it's pretty widely acknowledged that for families with income below twice the poverty level, the subsidies won't be sufficient."

Some 6,500 Rhode Islanders face loss of Rite Care coverage under budget proposal [Published Providence Journal - 9 hours ago]

"Once again this legislature has balanced their on the backs of cities and towns" she said

R.I. House finance panel OKs budget plan, including 38 Studios payment [Published Providence Journal - 9 hours ago]

"We'd be passing on unknown consequences to the next generation," he said. "It's the best decision for Rhode Island now and for generations to come."

R.I. lawmakers' budget will include plan to pay 38 Studios' debt [Published Providence Journal - 14 hours ago]

"I don't know what to believe when you get on the stand and testify because you've lied a couple of times" Smith said. "You just don't have any credibility with the court."

Judge rules Cranston estate planner Caramadre should remain jailed [Published Providence Journal - 16 hours ago]

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