Posts tagged "budget"

May 17, 2012

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Rhode Island projected to end year with surplus

Great. So we’ll be able to cover the loss when 38 defaults.

May 9, 2012

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Someone remind me again what percentage of URI's budget comes from the state?

It’s gotta be a majority, right? Given that Chafee thinks he’s in charge down there.

May 1, 2012

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Mayor Angel Taveras knows how to run a protection racket.

April 24, 2012

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BDH gives us another vote for $638m

At the annual city budget address last night, Mayor Angel Taveras presented the Providence City Council with a $638.4 million budget proposal that prioritizes education, economic development and public safety. Taveras reiterated his calls for municipal pension reform and increased contributions from the city’s nonprofits. Though a deal between Providence and the University has yet to be reached, parts of the budget rely on the outcome of the negotiations.

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One local newspaper has an opening for a copyeditor.

Providence Business News:

Taveras’ presented a $683.4 million budget that holds spending level and invests $7 million in the city’s rainy day fund.

Providence Journal:

Mayor Angel Taveras is proposing a $638.4 million budget for the coming year that he says will move Providence forward without increasing taxes.

April 20, 2012

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We're good for it. Promise.

March 5, 2012

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Christ, Sgouros is at it again.

Dude, everyone knows it’s all the unions’ fault. Why’d you have to bring all this research and thinking into it?

August 12, 2011

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Advocates for elderly, disabled say R.I. budget cuts hurting them

“This is affecting real people. There does not seem to be any thought to the long-term ramifications of any of this.”

July 16, 2011

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Not to harp on RIPTA, but it pains me to see such a valuable service headed down the drain.

July 7, 2011

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DMV will begin collecting $1 million in owed fees‬‏

Lest you think you got away with passing that bad check to the DMV.

June 28, 2011

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Central Falls closing library & community center

June 24, 2011

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Update: Providence mayor, cops to save $6M; no layoffs / Video - Projo 7 to 7 News Blog | Rhode Island news | The Providence Journal

“As part of the new agreement, the Providence Police have agreed to six years with no raise. If the Police Department reduces its budget in excess of $6 million in structural savings in FY12, up to $1.5 million of the additional savings will be dispersed to officers as one-time stipends in FY13 and FY14. The new agreement also includes a salary increase of 4% in FY14.” “The agreement also includes a retirement incentive that will encourage 35 to 40 eligible officers to retire this year, producing significant savings through attrition. Additional savings will be achieved through changes to current benefits.”

June 21, 2011

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R.I. budget plan: Boost for Providence, cuts for Central Falls

“Based on an initial review, we’re optimistic that this budget is a win for the people of Providence,” said David Ortiz, spokesman for Providence Mayor Angel Taveras. “We thank the General Assembly for its strong effort to support the Capital City during this difficult time.” But same could not be said of Central Falls, the financially troubled square-mile city that is currently being run by a state-appointed temporary receiver.

June 6, 2011

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Ratings agency puts Providence on debt watchlist

“Moody’s said the review was prompted by the city’s proposed fiscal 2012 budget which relies on revenue sources and cost saving measures that have yet to materialize.” So how is that different from any other year?

June 1, 2011

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State Budget: Whatever.

About 10 area residents and business owners attended a forum hosted by the North Central Rhode Island Chamber of Commerce, which covers Johnston, North Providence, and the northwest part of the state.

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