Nancy Lavin
Election board votes to postpone R.I. presidential primary
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Board of Elections will ask Gov. Gina M. Raimondo to postpone the state’s presidential preference primary until June 2.
The decision...
Five Questions With: Kimberly McCarthy
Kimberly McCarthy was recently promoted by The Washington Trust Co. to senior vice president, chief tax and benefits officer, and head of client services...
Brown committee recommends divestment from companies involved in Israeli-Palestinian conflict
PROVIDENCE – On the heels of Brown University’s decision to divest a majority of its endowment from fossil fuel companies, a university committee has...
R.I. Infrastructure Bank advertises $15M in bonds for municipal infrastructure projects
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank will offer approximately $15 million in municipal road and bridge revenue bonds for sale, according to a...
Magaziner, investors secure board diversity commitment from SBA Communications
PROVIDENCE – An international company that owns and operates wireless communications infrastructure has agreed to meet certain diversity standards and disclosures for its board...
R.I. Public Utilities Commission suspends collection activities
WARWICK – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission on Monday voted to temporarily suspend all collection activities for state-regulated utility companies.
The decision, made in an...
Raimondo to apply for SBA loans for small businesses
PROVIDENCE – Low-interest loans to help small businesses hurt by the new coronavirus could be available through the Rhode Island District Office of the...
Providence nightclub, bakery shut down for violating new gathering, entertainment restrictions
PROVIDENCE - A strip club and a bakery with a nightlife scene have been shut down for violating newly issued restrictions on live entertainment...
9 banks, 24 credit unions receive 5-star ratings from Bauer Financial
PROVIDENCE - Nine local banks and 24 local credit unions were recognized with five-star ratings by Bauer Financial, according to the company this week.
An...
Federal interest-rate cuts good for businesses, borrowers but bad for banks
PROVIDENCE – The emergency half-percentage-point cut in the federal interest rate is bad news for banks, at least from a revenue perspective.
The Federal Reserve’s...
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