Tuesday, September 22, 2026

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For some R.I. companies, getting tariff refunds has been a headache

Rhode Island businesses are starting to get millions of dollars back from tariffs they paid under the Trump administration, including interest. About $25 million in...

Election26: Morales says rent stabilization could pass unchanged in first 100 days

PROVIDENCE – Democratic mayoral nominee Rep. David Morales said Monday he would make rent stabilization one of his first priorities if elected, saying he...

Rivals no more, can they be good sports? Gubernatorial primary battles end with different...

Less than 24 afters after losing a bruising primary reelection battle, Gov. Daniel J. McKee backed his rival, Helena Buonanno Foulkes for the Nov. 3 general...
A DEMONSTRATION SIGN is seen outside the U.S. Supreme Court in Washington, D.C., in June 2023 before a divided high court stuck down the Biden administration's $400 billion student loan forgiveness plan. Rhode Island has the 16th-highest student loan debt burden in the nation, according to WalletHub. / AP FILE PHOTO/MARIAM ZUNHAIB

WalletHub: R.I. has 16th-highest student loan debt in the nation

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has the 16th-highest student loan debt burden in the nation for the second-consecutive year, according to WalletHub.  The personal finance website...

R.I., Mass. gas prices keep climbing

PROVIDENCE – The average weekly price of self-serve, regular unleaded gasoline in Rhode Island increased 3 cents from a week ago to $4.40 per gallon, AAA...

Federal Reserve official says fighting inflation likely to be ‘painful’

WASHINGTON (AP) – A top Federal Reserve official said Monday that the central bank may have to cause economic pain in the form of...

America250-Enduring Success: Leonard Valve Co.

(Editor’s note: This is the 27th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of...

Former U.S. Commerce Secretary Raimondo named Brown senior fellow

PROVIDENCE – Gina M. Raimondo, former U.S. commerce secretary and former Rhode Island governor, is among the newest group of senior fellows at Brown...

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Cover Story

As R.I. races to build new housing, existing affordable units are...

Newport Heights was quite a different place years ago, when the 11-acre public housing complex in the north end of the city – then known as Tonomy Hill – had a reputation as a dangerous place to live. When Kate Dyl moved in more than two decades ago, there was not only rampant crime and illicit drug use, but the...

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Selling Luxury Real Estate Requires More Than Exposure

By Emilio DiSpirito IV License Partner | Private Office Advisor Engel & Völkers Oceanside www.DiSpiritoteam.com Selling a luxury home is not the same as selling a typical property. The...

Your Business Has Gone Global. Has Your Insurance?

A decade ago, “doing business internationally” was mostly a large-company concern. Today, a manufacturer in Cranston shipping parts to Ontario, a Providence software firm...

Building a Strong Data Foundation in the Age of AI

Artificial intelligence (AI) has become a key priority in the boardroom and across management — and increasingly within the Office of the CFO. Business...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Welcomes Amanda Rotimi

Amanda Rotimi joins the firm as an associate in the Litigation Department. Amanda recently completed a term as a law clerk to Judge Lara...

Adler Pollock & Sheehan P.C. Welcomes Zachary Domian

Zachary Domian joins the firm as an associate in the firm’s Business & Corporate and Real Estate Groups. His practice focuses on commercial real...

AIPSO Appoints Les Willis President and CEO

AIPSO is pleased to announce that Executive Vice President Les Willis was appointed President and CEO, effective July 1, 2026. Mr. Willis served as a...

Dumpster Rental Rhode Island: PVD Dumpster Rentals Doubles Fleet,...

CRANSTON, R.I. — PVD Dumpster Rentals has doubled its dumpster fleet as it heads into its second year in business and expands service to...

MG Commercial Welcomes Jack Cordischi as Sales and Leasing...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. — August 26, 2026 — MG Commercial Real Estate is pleased to announce that Jack Cordischi has joined the firm as a...

Aptt Law Represents Buyer in Acquisition of Wild Birds...

EAST GREENWICH, R.I., Aug. 20, 2026 -- Rhode Island law firm Aptt Law LLC advised Welcome Ideas, LLC, doing business as Wild Birds Unlimited...

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