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Archive of Rhode Island on Thursday November 05, 2009
RI: Economist -- R.I. recovery will lag
The end of the "Great Recession" is in sight, but economic recovery in Rhode Island will lag behind its New England neighbors and the rest of the nation in the coming months, according to Andres Carbacho-Burgos, an economist with Moody's Economy.com. Read More
RI: 24/7 slots coming to Twin River
With the state hungry for new revenue in a grim economy, Lottery Director Gerald Aubin has — with Governor Carcieri's blessings — approved 24-hour gambling seven days a week at the Twin River greyhound track and slot parlor. Read More
RI: Swine flu in R.I.: It's hand-to-hand combat in the war on germs
Chantel Abreu sits behind a counter in the collector's office at Providence City Hall, greets coughing and sneezing taxpayers and handles the documents they pass her with their germy hands. Read More
RI: Hasbro Children's Hospital reports seeing record numbers in ER
The emergency room at Hasbro Children's Hospital has seen record-breaking numbers of children in recent days, nearly double the number seen earlier this year. Read More
Report: 11 states emerging from recession
It’s going to be a long, hard climb out of the current economic downturn for many recession-ridden states hit hard by the housing crash, unemployment and shrinking revenues. But as the national economy starts its slow recovery, 11 states and the District of Columbia are showing signs of emerging from the recession, according to a new report. Read More |
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