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Magaziner to divest R.I. pension fund of Russian stocks and bonds

PROVIDENCE – R.I. General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced Monday that his office intends to divest the state’s pension fund of about $20 million to...

State offering $7.5M in grants for pediatricians impacted by pandemic

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and the R.I. Executive Office of Health and Human Services are providing $7.5 million in federal relief dollars...

R.I. Commerce Corp. program seeks support groups to aid businesses with...

PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. is seeking proposals for the third installment of the Take It Outside grant program funded this time at $4.5...

A McKee/Matos ticket would require a constitutional amendment

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee kicked off his 2022 election campaign on Tuesday when he toured Igus Inc., an East Providence-based manufacturer of...

Gov. McKee kicks off election campaign at Igus Inc. in East...

EAST PROVIDENCE - Gov. Daniel J. McKee kicked off his 2022 campaign for governor on Tuesday, emphasizing his small-business roots and work helping the...

Report: Nearly 10% of Rhode Island’s employers misclassify workers

PROVIDENCE – Misclassification of workers as independent contractors is a growing problem in the Ocean State, with nearly 10% of Rhode Island employers doing...
STRONGER TOGETHER: Ana Duque, left, and Karen Mejias at their new store called The Heal Room. The two Latina women have teamed up, using their past experiences as business owners to bring a zero-waste store and wellness bar to Pawtucket.
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Duo serves up wellness with zero waste

Ana Duque and Karen Mejias discovered the need to merge their business ventures to create a bigger impact and survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic. The...

Lardaro: CCI sees year end on high note with continued expansion,...

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island economy ended 2021 on a high note, as it continued to see expansion for the ninth consecutive month in...

R.I. launches homeownership pilot program for neediest communities

PROVIDENCE – The state's housing agency is launching a pilot program on Wednesday that is geared toward aiding homeownership in the neediest communities. The program,...

Redistricting approved by the General Assembly with incumbent protections

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island General Assembly approved the newly-drawn redistricting maps on Tuesday for the House, Senate, and congressional district borders with the...
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