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Chafee: Gloomy report 'predictable'

Governor Lincoln Chafee called a gloomy investment report by a ratings agency "predictable," because the state has continually slashed aid to cities and

More national accolades for Raimondo

R.I. General Treasurer Gina Raimondo will receive a national award in New York City next month for her successful efforts to overhaul the state's pension

Disability pensions costly for Prov.

The city of Providence cuts more than $2.2 million in checks for retirees collecting a tax-free accidental disability pension every month, according to

Target 12: Warwick tops pension payouts

Retirees in Warwick get the biggest average monthly pension checks in the state, with Cranston and Providence pensioners taking second and third place, a

Supporters rally for pension reform

Supporters of a comprehensive pension reform bill introduced by Governor Lincoln Chafee and General Treasurer Gina Raimondo are calling for lawmakers to pass

Gov. 'disappointed' in new pension bill

Chafee says the bill should do more for the 36 locally run pension plans, but Raimondo urged its passage without further changes.

Raimondo, Chafee outline pension reform

State workers got a preview Friday of what pension reform in Rhode Island may, and may not, look like.

Corrente can keep partial pension

A superior court judge has upheld the Providence Retirement Board’s decision to award convicted City Hall official Frank Corrente a partial pension.

More tests for ‘Feel the Burn’ retiree

The Providence Retirement Board voted Wednesday to require retired firefighter John Sauro to undergo further medical testing to examine his eligibility for a

Pivotal pension ruling in unions' favor

RI Gov. Lincoln Chafee and Treasurer Gina Raimondo will be challenging a Superior Court judge's ruling on pension rights in RI Supreme Court, according to the

Ex-Prov. chief gets tax-free pension

Former Providence Fire Chief George Farrell has been granted a tax-free accidental-disability pension by a deeply divided city Retirement Board.

RI may stop pension COLAs for 15 years

An actuary said suspending cost-of-living increases and other tough steps may need to be taken to shore up the state pension system.

AG: No charges against disabled FF

Attorney General Peter Kilmartin says no laws were broken, but pension reform needs to happen.

Fung sounds pension problem alarm

Mayor Allan Fung says Cranston would face significant cuts if unfunded pension liability crisis is not fixed

RI disability pension papers go missing

As Rhode Island works to reform its broken pension system, Eyewitness News has learned that the state is missing paperwork for a significant number of workers

State officials tackle pension reform

Gov. Lincoln Chafee and General Treasurer Gina Raimondo kicked off the first meeting of their pension advisory group Monday with warnings of hard work ahead

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