Christopher Allen
For local leaders, ‘sanctuary’ has become a word to avoid
Rhode Island and its capital city may have adopted policies that limit local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration authorities in many cases,...
Ocean State Job Lot acquires 15 former Big Lots locations
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Ocean State Job Lot on Wednesday announced plans to acquire 15 Big Lots locations in eight states.
In a press release, the...
R.I. House approves student privacy bill
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives has approved legislation to regulate when public schools, school districts or third parties can activate or access...
O’Grady tapped for leadership at NUWC Division Newport
NEWPORT – The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport has named Stephen O’Grady as the next deputy technical director for technical excellence.
The East Providence...
RIDEM awards $1M in Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grants
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management has awarded more than $1 million in Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grants to four local organizations...
Smiley won’t declare Providence a ‘sanctuary city,’ but policy unchanged
PROVIDENCE – As a result of the crackdown on illegal immigration by the Trump administration, local officials throughout the country are again faced with...
Shellf Life gives mollusks a new identity
While other businesses struggle with rising costs of materials, a new venture in Providence founded by Felicia Neuhof takes advantage of a medium that...
Payday lender opponents renew legislative effort
Advocates for payday lending reform celebrated lin 2023 when the House voted overwhelmingly for a bill they believed would finally curtail so-called “payday lenders,”...
PBN summit: Doubling down on social equity in R.I.’s cannabis industry
With the blowback against any public policies specifically tailored to a single demographic – whether racial, gender-based or otherwise, there are still vocal advocates...
Five Questions With: Mick Lamond
Mick Lamond | CEO and president, Newport Restaurant Group
1. Does being the first non-family member to lead the Newport Restaurant Group bring additional...
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