Cassius Shuman
Big property deal is indicator of interest in E.P. waterfront
Sprawling expanses of land along the East Providence waterfront that were once used for heavy industrial purposes are now presenting new opportunities for commercial...
R.I. branding has been hit or miss
TOURISM
When R.I. Commerce Corp. decided to hire a chief marketing officer in late 2015, it made sense – bring in a person to guide...
A reversal of fortune on jobs front
WORKFORCE
After working for years to create new jobs in Rhode Island, state labor officials have been faced with an unusual problem recently. In some...
Five Questions With: Carlos E. Tobon
Carlos E. Tobon
R.I. state representative, D-Pawtucket
Co-chair, R.I. House of Representatives American Rescue Plan Act Task Force
1. What should be the primary focus of...
Faces change, differences remain
GOVERNMENT
Talk about a sudden turn.
For six years, the General Assembly – or at least one chamber of it – was controlled by House Speaker...
Vaccine-based bonuses for workers raise concerns
PROVIDENCE – As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, and the state of Rhode Island appears perched to institute a bonus program for union...
Advocates for seniors: Wage boost needed for care workers as ‘age...
Rhode Island is facing an “age wave” that could overwhelm its long-term elder care system if wages are not increased to entice more workers...
Block Island officials dismissive of URI study on low water supply
NEW SHOREHAM – A University of Rhode Island study citing a lack of freshwater on Block Island that could impact the tourism season has...
Senior care organizations signal alarm bell on staffing shortage
PROVIDENCE – Two senior care organizations say that the labor shortage hampering Rhode Island's long-term care facilities, made worse by the COVID-19 pandemic, has...
Alexander-Scott: ‘Time to double down on mitigation measures’ against COVID-19
PROVIDENCE – Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, director of the R.I. Department of Health, said mitigation measures need to be taken to protect against an uptick...
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