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Five takeaways from the new Brown University poll
We offered highlights this morning from the new Brown poll. Here’s some additional analysis: 1. Governor Lincoln Chafee’s approval rating remains low (28.5 percent, up from 22 percent in February)...
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Chafee reinforces his support for a long-term approach to economic development
With a series of organizations calling for more urgency in jolting Rhode Island’s under-performing economy, Governor Lincoln Chafee says the state needs to remain focused on a long-term approach....
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Moderate Party founder Ken Block is backing Brendan Doherty + President Obama
How many Ken Block-style voters are out there? That’s a big question, since Block says he plans to split his ticket on Tuesday, voting for President Obama and Republican CD1 candidate Brendan Doherty....
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Chafee announces step toward “integrated approach” on economic development
Governor Lincoln Chafee, perhaps responding to the clamor about the need for more short-term steps on boosting hte economy, has issued this news release: Chafee today announced the latest in a...
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Chafee remains undecided on approach for reshaping EDC leadership
Governor Lincoln Chafee remains open to the idea of putting one person in charge of the state’s economic development efforts, although the precise approach for doing that hasn’t been decided, his...
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Diossa: restoring trust is the key to raising investment in Central Falls
James Diossa, the mayor-elect of Central Falls, says he hopes to raise the level of investment in the city by restoring confidence in its municipal government. During an interview broadcast this...
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Chafee taps Pagliarini for newly created EDC post
In a signal that Governor Lincoln Chafee hopes to keep closer tabs on the state Economic Development Corporation, the governor has hired longtime ally J.R. Pagliarini for a newly created post of chief...
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Paiva Weed says the Senate will try to reverse poor rankings of RI’s business...
As high unemployment continues to plague Rhode Island, Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed says her chamber will focus in the 2013 session on economic development and trying to turn around the state’s...
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Chafee mum on whether his next budget includes tax increases
Governor Lincoln Chafee is declining to talk specifics about whether his next budget will include revenue increases – a.k.a. tax hikes. The governor offered this comment during an interview last week...
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Fox, Paiva Weed easily regain leadership posts; pledge heightened economic focus
House Speaker Gordon Fox and Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed cruised to re-election in their leadership positions Tuesday while pledging increased legislative attention to trying to boost Rhode...
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