RI State Report: Made in RI + Tax Incentives to Live Healthier—could you get a break from Uncle Sam…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
The commencement at Rhode Island College was taken over by a flash mob that raised the energy level and entertained the thousands of graduates, faculty, staff and the celebrating families. At this the 159th commencement, the 1,4000 plus graduates were delighted by rendition of "Time of My Life."
Saturday, May 18, 2013
State Employee compensation in Rhode Island is significantly below competitive rates nationally, according to an independent study commissioned by the State's Department of Administration (DOA).
A sample of 21 job titles were compared in a comprehensive benchmark test against six other states and three comparable municipalities as well as prevalent wages within private sector occupational wages. The DOA’s commissioned report found Rhode Island State employees’ compensation does not stand up by comparison.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
This week’s State Report takes an in-depth look at April's unemployment report, which has garnered mixed results. Also on the docket are several bills passed this week that address gender discrimination, tax rates, and locally made products. Lastly, we’ll examine new legislation that looks to encourage healthier lifestyles through tax incentives.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
When placed against the backdrop of a recent speech delivered by Barack Obama, the three current political scandals surrounding his administration help not only to lay bare the difference between the nation’s two major competing political ideologies, but also the superiority of the ideology of limited government.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
With the announcement this week by former State Rep and Democratic Party Chair Ed Pacheco that he's running for Secretary of State in 2014, followed by Ernie Almonte's assertion that he's gunning for the General Treasurer seat, not Govenor as previously indicated, the developments added another angle to the 2014 RI state offfice candidate field -- and GoLocal took a closer look at who the contenders could be.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Do you shudder at the thought of wiggling into pantyhose on the high heat index days ahead? Thankfully, the no hose look is still in style - even royal Kate Middleton eschews hosiery for bare legs. But if the thought of donning shorts or (gasp!) a swimsuit has you freaked, get gorgeous gams with this simple routine.
Saturday, May 18, 2013
Thinking out loud…and wondering if Toronto Maple Leafs’ fans this week got a taste of what we felt in 1986…
Saturday, May 18, 2013
I heard one of my mentors give this great analogy: if you lift weights or strength train with a weak core, it’s like firing a cannon from a canoe. Think about it! Or, I say, it’s like building a fortress on sandbags.
Friday, May 17, 2013
Every Friday, Dan Lawlor breaks down who's rising and who's falling in the world of Rhode Island politics. Check out who made the lists this week.
Friday, May 17, 2013
See what's new in the financial world as it applies to Rhode Island this week.
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