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RI tax revenues increase

Mary Abraham — Fri, 10 Sep 2010 14:50:49 GMT

Rhode Island could soon see a turnaround in the economy - after tax revenues increase more than 11% over the summer.

Stores pull recalled milk off shelves

Thu, 09 Sep 2010 18:42:41 GMT

Milk sold in five Northeastern states has been recalled because it might not have been properly pasteurized.

Craigslist ends adult services section

Sat, 04 Sep 2010 20:58:07 GMT

Craigslist appears to have surrendered in a legal fight over erotic ads posted on its website, shutting down its adult services section Saturday and replacing it with a black bar that simply says "censored."

Gas prices in RI drop before Labor Day

Mary Abraham — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 15:58:58 GMT

There is some good news for Rhode Islanders looking to save money on Labor Day weekend - as gas prices continue to drop.

Ground beef recalled due to E. coli

Todd Dukart — Mon, 30 Aug 2010 11:34:06 GMT

Thousands of pounds of beef sold at BJ's Wholesale Clubs are being recalled because of possible E. coli contamination.

Money matters shut down Jigger's Diner

Tue, 24 Aug 2010 22:34:20 GMT

A popular East Greenwich diner has closed its doors.

Crews demolish old Stuart's Plaza

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 22:09:05 GMT

A Johnston development project that's been decades in the making marked a significant step forward Monday.

RI gas prices down, Mass. unchanged

Mon, 23 Aug 2010 16:11:03 GMT

Rhode Island gas prices are down another four cents.

Budget tips for college students

Bill Tomison — Wed, 18 Aug 2010 01:45:20 GMT

As students get ready to go to campus, we're compiling some practical tips for your student's budget that could make a big difference.

Salad mix recalled because of listeria

Tim O'Coin — Wed, 11 Aug 2010 18:38:16 GMT

Over two-thousand cases of salad mix have been recalled because of possible listeria contamination, the Rhode Island Department of Health announced Wednesday.

Gas prices up 3 cents in R.I., Mass.

Todd Dukart — Tue, 10 Aug 2010 14:40:10 GMT

Gas prices in Rhode Island and Massachusetts rose 3 cents in the past week, the first weekly increase in more than a month.

Weak jobs report sends stocks lower

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 21:16:44 GMT

Safety first. That appears to be the new motto for investors trying to figure out how bad the emerging slowdown in U.S. economic growth is going to be.

Barrington taxpayers' suit goes forward

Fri, 06 Aug 2010 13:15:00 GMT

A lawsuit brought by about 700 Barrington taxpayers challenging the town's property tax revaluation has been allowed to move forward.

Stocks fall after jobless claims rise

Thu, 05 Aug 2010 21:26:33 GMT

A surprisingly poor signal on the jobs market sent stocks slightly lower Thursday as investors remained worried about a lack of hiring.

Stocks rise with improving jobs report

Wed, 04 Aug 2010 21:07:18 GMT

Reassuring signs on employment and growth in the service industry got the stock market back on an upward trajectory Wednesday.

RI to receive $43M in housing funds

Mary Abraham — Wed, 04 Aug 2010 15:06:25 GMT

Help is on the way for Rhode Island homeowners in danger of losing their homes.

CVS' profit falls in 2nd quarter

Wed, 28 Jul 2010 17:36:41 GMT

CVS Caremark Corp. says it struck a large pharmacy benefit management services contract with health insurer Aetna Inc., and says its profit fell 7 percent in the second quarter.

Heating oil forecast to peak at $3.13

Tue, 27 Jul 2010 18:36:36 GMT

Heating oil prices are projected to rise modestly this winter, giving homeowners in the Northeast another year of relief from the sky-high prices they were paying two years ago.

AAA: Gas prices steady in R.I., Mass.

Todd Dukart — Mon, 26 Jul 2010 15:30:34 GMT

Weekly surveys find gasoline prices unchanged in Rhode Island and Massachusetts.

Gas prices hold steady in RI

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:28:54 GMT

Gasoline prices are holding steady in Rhode Island, staying at an average $2.73 per gallon for regular unleaded for the second week in a row.

RI's tax burden eases, but remains high

Tue, 20 Jul 2010 13:19:20 GMT

A business-backed research and policy group says Rhode Island's tax burden is easing, but remains at the high end when compared to others around the nation.

Hasbro 2Q profits beat expectations

Ted Nesi — Mon, 19 Jul 2010 12:52:27 GMT

Hasbro Inc. managed to beat Wall Street’s expectations in its latest earnings report thanks to sharp cuts in expenses and despite a drop in revenue.

Red Sox exec questions Schilling loan

Fri, 16 Jul 2010 15:29:37 GMT

Boston Red Sox executive Jeremy Kapstein says he has serious questions about the viability of a plan by Rhode Island to offer a video game company owned by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling a $75 million loan guarantee to move to the state.

Schilling's game company may head to RI

Thu, 15 Jul 2010 18:47:16 GMT

Rhode Island is moving forward with plans to bring to the state a video game company founded by former Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling.

RIPTA approves fare increase

Mary Abraham — Thu, 15 Jul 2010 14:57:46 GMT

Rhode Islanders are going to start paying more to ride the bus.

Bargain hunters haggle on health costs

Wed, 14 Jul 2010 23:06:59 GMT

Haggling over health care costs can pay off, whether or not you have insurance.

Survey: RI ranked 49th for businesses

Tim O'Coin — Wed, 14 Jul 2010 17:23:01 GMT

Rhode Island is the second worst state in the country for businesses, according to a new survey.

Gas prices down a penny to $2.73 in RI

Mon, 12 Jul 2010 23:55:53 GMT

The average price of a gallon of regular unleaded gas has fallen a penny to $2.73 in Rhode Island.