Christopher Allen
McKee creates state office, task force for artificial intelligence
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday signed an Executive Order at Rhode Island College creating a state Artificial Intelligence Task Force and...
Ash steps down as R.I. Commerce interim COO and president
PROVIDENCE – Bill Ash is stepping down from as R.I. Commerce Corp. interim COO and president, the agency confirmed on Tuesday.
Ash replaced Hilary Fagan,...
Developer seeks grant to redevelop historic Providence building
PROVIDENCE – A New York developer is seeking gap financing through a state incentive program to redevelop the historic five-story Lauderdale Building at 136...
‘Soft launch’ expected for iGaming in March
PROVIDENCE – Online casino gaming will go live in Rhode Island next month.
Speaking Thursday during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce’s annual Legislative Luncheon...
A sound idea? Providence considers noise cameras along roads
If given the green light, Rhode Island’s most populous – and maybe the loudest – municipality will be the first in the state to...
General Assembly leaders split on tax cuts, other policy issues at...
PROVIDENCE – House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi on Thursday expressed concerns over the state's future finances during the Greater Providence Chamber of Commerce's annual...
Oversight committee opens hearings on Washington Bridge closure
PROVIDENCE – Lawmakers on Monday questioned R.I. Department of Transportation Director Peter Alviti Jr. on the state's ongoing response to the failure of the...
State seeks vendors to remove ‘sunken barge’ from Providence River
PROVIDENCE – Despite no readily available funding, state officials after a three-year hiatus are renewing calls for a private vendor to remove a piece...
Outdoor Dining Act clears General Assembly, awaits McKee’s signature
PROVIDENCE – A bill making outdoor dining permanent is heading to the desk of Gov. Daniel J. McKee after being approved by the General...
Joint committee to hold oversight hearings on Washington Bridge debacle
PROVIDENCE – A joint committee of state lawmakers is seeking answers on what led to the partial closure of the Washington Bridge last December...


















