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RIPTA complimented for security improvements

Projo Biz Blog

By Bruce LandisPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced that it will receive the 2012 Transportation Security Administration Gold Award for its enhanced security measures. RIPTA is one of 17 transit agencies across the na... »

Raimondo, Taveras to push for payday lending interest limit

Projo Politics Blog

By Philip MarceloPROVIDENCE, R.I. -- Two prominent Democrats are joining the legislative push to limit the amount of interest payday lenders can charge. State Treasurer Gina Raimondo and Providence Mayor Angel Taveras will host a roundtable discussion ... »

DLT Hot Jobs for Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Ri.gov

Position: Lane Braynt Recruitment (as seen on Channel 10) Job Number: 683189 Employer: Lane Bryant Location: Warwick, RI Hourly rate based on experience/position Position: Associate Merchant (as seen on Channel 12) Job Number: 683358 Employer: FGX Inte... »

Bill Would Cut Payday Loan APR from 260% to 36%

RI Future

Two weeks ago a House committee heard some compelling testimony on a bill that would curb exorbitant interest rates on so-called “payday loans.” Today it’s the Senate’s turn, as the Corporations Committee will discuss Sen. Juan Pichardo’s version of th... »

RI legislators study transit funding

Projo Biz Blog

By Business staffA panel of Rhode Island state lawmakers is investigating ways to prevent future service cuts at the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority. The Senate Study Commission on Sustainable Transportation Funding is scheduled to meet Friday at... »

Prospects Brighten for Transit Financing Fix

RI Future

Over the last 31 years, the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) has come to the public 28 times to tell us of the need to either cut service or raise fares, sometimes both. Last summer RIPTA proposed a 10% service reduction in the face of a 4... »

Chafee, Mollis considering visitors' center at State House

Projo Politics Blog

By News staffBy Philip Marcelo and Randal Edgar Journal State House Bureau Governor Chafee and Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis are talking about opening a visitors' center in the State House to sell Rhode Island souvenirs, distribute free informatio... »

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RIPTA chief says Kennedy Plaza will get better

Boston.com Rhode Island News

The head of the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority says the agency has big plans and dreams for improving Kennedy Plaza a day after a state senator called for his firing because he says the transit hub is full of litter. »

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