Scott Blake
Does arbitration favor firefighters?
A study released in December found Rhode Island’s spending for fire protection remains the highest of any state in the nation.
It’s been that way...
State waits on regulating ’emerging chemical of concern’
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island state health officials are holding off regulating a group of man-made chemicals used in non-stick products that are linked to...
Capital Good Fund celebrates 10th anniversary
PROVIDENCE – Capital Good Fund, the Providence-based nonprofit that provides small loans and personalized financial coaching to low-income residents in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Delaware...
Five Questions With: Brian Hunter
Brian Hunter founded Hunter Insurance in the Manville section of Lincoln in 1989. He started the agency with two employees. Through the years, it...
People’s Credit Union announces solar energy partnership
MIDDLETOWN – People’s Credit Union said it is supporting the development of clean, renewable energy through a solar credit agreement with Kearsarge Energy, a...
St. Anne’s Credit Union offers homebuyer assistance
FALL RIVER – St. Anne’s Credit Union has been selected to participate in the Federal Home Loan Bank of Boston’s Equity Builder Program, which...
SBA seeks applicants for Emerging Leaders program
PROVIDENCE – The U.S. Small Business Administration is seeking applicants for the 2019 Emerging Leaders program that provides executive-level instruction to small-business owners free...
MBTA Control Board votes to raise fares
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Islanders taking the Massachusetts Bay Transit Authority commuter rail to and from the Boston area will have to pay more starting...
Can the Ocean State stay in the race for offshore wind-energy...
The nation’s first offshore wind farm is spinning off Block Island. But Rhode Island appears to be playing catch-up to neighboring Massachusetts in preparing...
Still a place for natural gas in R.I.
Despite the considerable promise of solar, wind and other renewable-energy sources to significantly broaden the state’s power portfolio, Rhode Island’s heavy reliance on natural...
