PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The state’s pension system continued its months-long rally earning more than $45 million in positive returns in the month of September, announced Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today at a meeting of the State Investment Commission. «Rhode Island’s investments continue to deliver positive performance for retirees and taxpayers,» said General Treasurer […]readmore
“This LED conversion project also helps the city demonstrate how sound financial management and environmental stewardship are not mutually exclusive.” Stated Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung. CRANSTON, RI—Cranston Mayor Allan W. Fung announced Wednesday that the city has just been awarded a $300,000 grant that will be used for an ongoing LED streetlight conversion project. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The State Investment Commission today unanimously voted to terminate its investment in seven hedge funds pursuant to the newly adopted ‘Back to Basics’ investment strategy, announced General Treasurer Seth Magaziner, who chairs the Commission. With today’s action, Rhode Island will redeem an estimated $585 million from hedge funds in the coming months. […]readmore
VOA News Salem Solomon The demolition of the camp that came to symbolize Europe’s refugee crisis is underway in Calais, France. Commonly known as “the jungle,” the camp has been home to an estimated 6,500 people, according to the French government, including 1,200 unaccompanied and separated children. Some of those children are now being offered […]readmore
Voz de América El Obamacare ha sido duramente atacado por los republicanos, quienes ahora señalan que tales aumentos son una advertencia de que la reforma de 2010 está en una «espiral de muerte». Las primas de los seguros médicos del programa de salud mejor conocido como Obamacare subirán en promedio un 25% el próximo año […]readmore
Voz de América Los equipos de búsqueda encontraron al hombre y a sus hijos en el bosque cerca del río. El padre fue encontrado muerto en la escena. La policía no han identificado de quién se trata. Dos niños se recuperan al intento de suicidio, luego de que su padre los tomara y saltara de […]readmore
VOA News There’s more bad news for Twitter. The troubled microblogging site is planning to reduce its workforce by 8 percent, according to Bloomberg News. The report comes on the heels of the company failing to find a buyer. Twitter reportedly is seeking to eliminate around 300 people, around the same number cut when Twitter […]readmore
BOSTON – October 25, 2016 – State and federal officials today released a pair of marine wildlife studies on the presence of endangered whale, turtle and bird species to inform federal offshore wind development permitting processes. The studies, which are the result of a three-year effort sponsored by MassCEC in partnership with the U.S. Bureau […]readmore
VOA News Ride hailing service Uber is offering free flu shots to customers in select U.S. cities. “This flu season, we’re delivering free flu-fighting care packages across the country,” the company said in a blog post. “When you receive a pack, you’ll have the option to request a free flu shot from a registered nurse […]readmore
Care package initiative expected to serve over 350 troops who are away from home during the holidays PROVIDENCE, R.I. – This morning, Lieutenant Governor Daniel J. McKee launched the 14th Annual Operation Holiday Cheer accompanied by Warwick Mayor Scott Avedisian, Brigadier General Christopher P. Callahan of the Rhode Island National Guard and a host of […]readmore