Citing a family member’s health problems, Ioanna T. Morfessis, the state’s new economic development chief, has abruptly resigned, less than a month before she was set to take over.

“This is the most difficult decision I have ever been confronted with from a professional standpoint,” Morfessis said by telephone late Wednesday. “When my family and I connected over the holidays, we learned new information that was unknown to us and a decision had to be made. This is one of those moments in life when your train gets totally stopped in its tracks.”

Full Story: Nominee for R.I. economic development chief abruptly quits Source: Providence Journal, December 31st, 2009 Author: Cynthia Needham Added on December 31st, 2009 at 10:25 am, by Matt Mikula