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Docs get pink slips in Lifespan cuts

By Nancy Krause — Thu, 23 May 2013 20:48:18 GMT

Fifteen doctors are among the 122 people being laid off as Rhode Island’s largest hospital network tries to cut nearly $150 million in expenses.

Warwick, New Bedford losing population

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 23 May 2013 16:51:50 GMT

Rhode Island's biggest cities are among the slowest-growing in the United States, and one of them is actually losing population, according to new U.S. Census estimates released on Thursday.

Teen births drop by 27% in Rhode Island

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 23 May 2013 15:54:25 GMT

Rhode Island's teen birth rate has dropped by 27% over the last five years, but it remains the highest in New England, a new study shows.

Lifespan cuts 107 jobs

By Angie Angers — Wed, 22 May 2013 21:33:40 GMT

Rhode Island’s largest hospital network announced on Wednesday they will be laying off dozens of workers.

Summer jobs in jeopardy for teens

By Allison Gaito — Wed, 22 May 2013 01:28:44 GMT

Since the beginning of the recession in late 2007, Rhode Island has maintained one of the highest unemployment rates in the country. Many out of work adults have taken on seasonal and low-skill jobs to make ends meet, putting the summer job in jeopardy for the state’s youth.

Providence startup Swipely secures $12M

By Dan McGowan, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 21 May 2013 21:04:41 GMT

The payment processing company founded by one of the state’s best-known tech entrepreneurs has secured $12 million in venture capita to help fund its expansion.

Unemployment rate in RI falls to 8.8%

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 16 May 2013 18:05:23 GMT

Rhode Island's unemployment rate fell to 8.8% in April, the lowest level in four and a half years, new data released Thursday shows.

Almonte to run for treasurer, not gov

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 16 May 2013 12:19:03 GMT

Former Auditor General Ernie Almonte announced Thursday that he will run for general treasurer in 2014, abandoning his long-shot campaign for governor.

Caprio eyes return, regrets 'shove it'

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 14 May 2013 21:32:35 GMT

In his first television interview since losing the 2010 race for governor, the former treasurer said he regrets his infamous comment about President Obama and wants to return to office.

EngageRI raised $900K over last 2 years

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 13 May 2013 19:19:36 GMT

Engage Rhode Island has raised slightly more than $900,000 since it was formed in 2011 to help advocate for Treasurer Gina Raimondo's pension overhaul.

Can social media improve your credit?

By Susan Hogan — Thu, 09 May 2013 00:36:05 GMT

Social media websites have been making their way into users' personal and professional lives, and now it looks like some financial companies are even using it to evaluate if their customers are credit-worthy.

Raimondo campaign war chest hits $1.7M

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Wed, 01 May 2013 14:19:58 GMT

Treasurer Gina Raimondo continued to raise campaign cash at a rip-roaring pace during the first three months of 2013, far outpacing the other leading candidates for the state's top job.

Kennedy pal is first out gay NBA player

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 15:49:17 GMT

A former Boston Celtics player is crediting Congressman Joe Kennedy III with helping him become the first openly gay active athlete in a major U.S. sport.

R.I. home prices continue to rise

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 15:54:38 GMT

New housing data show that home prices continued to rise in Rhode Island last month.

RI businesses back internet sales tax

Fri, 26 Apr 2013 11:53:24 GMT

Local businesses says a bill now being considered in Congress that would end tax-free shopping online would help them right here in Rhode Island.

House Dems: Revamp EDC to fix economy

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 25 Apr 2013 19:11:04 GMT

House Democrats led by Speaker Fox proposed a major overhaul of state economic agencies as part of a sweeping legislative package to fix the economy.

Landmark same-sex marriage vote at hand

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 19:21:55 GMT

Rhode Island moved another step closer to legalizing same-sex marriage on Tuesday as a key legislative panel approved allowing gays and lesbians to wed.

Unemployment in RI inches down to 9.1%

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 18:13:55 GMT

Rhode Island's unemployment rate has fallen to the lowest level since late 2008 as the state's work force keeps shrinking, new data shows.

Docs reveal who bought 38 Studios bonds

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:56:14 GMT

USAA and Transamerica bought more than half the $75 million in bonds Rhode Island backed to benefit Curt Schilling’s 38 Studios, Target 12 has discovered.

Old power plant could be nursing school

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 11 Apr 2013 18:58:32 GMT

A long-discussed new state nursing school or Brown University could fill the decaying former Narragansett Electric Co. Lighting House complex in the heart of Providence's Jewelry District.

Brown gets $44M to expand engineering

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Wed, 10 Apr 2013 16:00:00 GMT

Brown University has received $44 million in new donations as a down payment on construction of a new home for its three-year-old School of Engineering.

Chafee is most unpopular governor in US

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 16:55:59 GMT

Political analysts say Chafee still has a chance to win a second term next year despite having the lowest job approval in the country.

Fung 'taking a serious look' at gov run

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 23:28:16 GMT

"I really enjoy the chief executive's job, and I am taking a serious look at the gubernatorial race," Fung, a Republican, told WPRI 12 in an interview.

Hyundai-Kia recalling 1.9 M vehicles

By Susan Hogan — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 14:41:16 GMT

Korean automakers Hyundai and Kia are recalling almost 1.9 million vehicles to fix problems with air bags and brake light switches.

EDC: Schilling suit should go ahead

Mon, 01 Apr 2013 20:27:23 GMT

Rhode Island's economic development agency says there is "crushing evidence" that former Boston Red Sox pitcher Curt Schilling and others concealed financial information about his now-defunct video game company and that its suit against them should be allowed to move ahead.

Poll: 46% in Providence 'not religious'

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Mon, 01 Apr 2013 13:49:52 GMT

A new poll shows religiosity is waning in Southern New England four centuries after the devout pilgrims arrived on the Mayflower.

AAA: Gas prices down a penny

Mon, 25 Mar 2013 16:40:34 GMT

Gasoline prices in Rhode Island are down one cent this week.

RI Hospital owner may have to cut jobs

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Fri, 22 Mar 2013 17:05:30 GMT

A Lifespan spokeswoman confirmed Friday that the hospital chain is experiencing a financial shortfall, saying its finances ran "significantly below budget" this year.

RI considers $70M fund for road repairs

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Thu, 21 Mar 2013 17:17:06 GMT

Speaker Fox and Treasurer Raimondo proposed a new revolving loan fund they say will help municipalities borrow money for less to repair dilapidated roads and bridges.

CVS paid CEO more than $18M last year

By Ted Nesi, WPRI.com Reporter — Tue, 19 Mar 2013 20:55:06 GMT

CVS Caremark CEO Larry Merlo's pay package jumped by a third in 2012 to total more than $18 million, up from $12 million the previous year, the company said in an SEC filing this week.