Christopher Allen
Unopposed elections for General Assembly are a growing problem
The increasing number of Rhode Island legislators running unopposed this election season is raising concerns about an erosion of the democratic process and about...
R.I. Supreme Court rules state officials not immune in Civil Rights...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Supreme Court ruled unanimously that the state and its officials cannot claim immunity from lawsuits filed under the Rhode Island...
Election26: Foulkes would target middle-class growth as governor
(Editor’s note: This is the first in an occasional series of stories speaking with this year’s gubernatorial candidates about their economic vision for Rhode...
Everybody’s business: For Lallier, restoring confidence key to care routine
(Editor’s note: This is the 71st installment in a monthly series speaking with minority business owners and leaders. Each will be asked their views...
Prime Middletown property remains stuck in limbo
The Jan Cos., operating under Renaissance Development Corp., professes a commitment to “long-term stewardship,” asserting on its website, “We believe in investing for generations,...
Broadway plant shop has taken root
When Anastasia Karatza discovered solace in the company of her plants, it was the genesis of her becoming a small-business owner and entrepreneur.
During the...
New state laws as of July 1 include ‘Taylor Swift tax,’...
PROVIDENCE – In addition to the start of the state’s $15.2 billion fiscal year 2027 budget, several previously approved laws went into effect on...
R.I. Commerce Corp. awards $8M in tax credits and job incentives
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. board of directors on Monday awarded $8 million in Qualified Jobs Tax Credits and Innovation Voucher incentives to seven companies,...
America250-Enduring Success: Wilbur’s General Store
(Editor’s note: This is the 15th installment in a weekly series featuring Rhode Island’s oldest companies as the nation approaches the 250th anniversary of...
Southcoast Health’s EMS Support Program awards grants to 11 municipalities.
NEW BEDFORD – Eleven local emergency medical services organizations have been honored as recipients of the 2026 Southcoast Health Emergency Medical Services Support Grant...
