Business Beat: Navigant Credit Union honored with national Diamond Award

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Navigant Credit Union, the largest member-owned credit union in Rhode Island, was recognized this week with a Diamond Award – a national honor awarded by America’s Credit Unions Marketing, PR & Development Council. Announced at the Council’s annual conference and awards ceremony, the Diamond Awards recognize excellence in credit union marketing. Navigant Credit Union received…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 8, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Cool and dry air rush from Canada into southern New England today, westerly winds gusting to 30 mph and afternoon highs reaching only into the low 40’s and evening lows dipping to the low 30’s. It’s a “C” day! ___ Follow Jack’s weather forecasts, here: WEATHER WITH JOHN DONNELLY Jack Donnelly…

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Jack’s Angle: President Trump banning lawyers – John J. “Jack” Partridge

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President Trump Bans lawyers Whom He Perceives as Representing or Supporting His enemies From Representing Clients Before Federal Agencies or From Entering Federal Offices Smarting from his experience in various lawsuits, President Trump issued executive orders that make it impossible for designated law firms to represent government contractors, or various non-profit entities before federal agencies;…

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Lawmakers consider bill to combat fraud at crypto kiosks – Herb Weiss

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by Herb Weiss, contributing writer, aging issues Maybe the second time will be the charm. After the Rhode Island General Assembly failed to address the issue of preventing criminals from using cryptocurrency (Crypto) ATMs to steal from older Rhode Islanders, AARP Rhode Island is renewing its effort to regulate the state’s 120 crypto kiosks and…

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Rhode Island Weather for April 7, 2025 – Jack Donnelly

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by Jack Donnelly, meteorologist Another raw day of rain and cool air northwest of a slow moving frontal system off the coast. Chance for some flakes in the northwestern portion of the area as well, primarily in the early morning hours. Highs in the upper 40’s and lows in the mid 30s with a light…

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