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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...
MORE MONITORS? The city of Providence already has traffic cameras such as these at Chalkstone Avenue and Raymond Street keeping an eye out for motorists running red lights. Other cameras capture images of speeders. Now the Smiley administration wants the ability to enforce traffic noise automatically. 
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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...
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