Bill to protect Wood-Pawcatuck watershed passes U.S. Senate
HOPKINTON – The U.S. Senate this week voted 92-8 in favor of a bipartisan public-lands package, which includes language from Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., to...
BofA says a `real’ trade deal could vault S&P 500 to...
NEW YORK - With stocks rallying this year amid signs of nascent progress in China-United States trade talks, investors may be inclined to conclude...
PBN Economic Trends Summit: R.I. improving but future optimism guarded
PROVIDENCE – Graphs with various economic indicators showing a giant dive in 2008-2009 followed by a steady upward line to today flew on big...
U.S. consumer-sentiment rebound tops forecasts after shutdown
NEW YORK - United States consumer sentiment rebounded by more than forecast from a two-year low, suggesting recent weak retail sales will be a...
RIIB provides forgiveness financing in Burrillville following discovery of water contamination
BURRILLVILLE - The Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank announced Friday it will provide $2.85 million in principal forgiveness financing for major water system improvements in the...
Payless ShoeSource to close all U.S. stores
PROVIDENCE — Payless ShoeSource Inc., a worldwide discount shoe retail chain, is planning to shutter all of its stores in the U.S. when the...
R.I. among 4 states selected for $300K fitness equipment gift
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has been selected as one of four states to receive a $300,000 fitness equipment gift from the National Foundation for...
Business costs are rising but owners still confident in growth plans,...
Most Rhode Island businesses are doing well and have positive outlooks for themselves and the economy for 2019, though their confidence is not quite...
Can fishing, offshore wind coexist?
How much do offshore wind-energy operations disrupt commercial fishing and how much is that worth?
That’s the central question in not only the current talks...
Raimondo budget supports reinsurance program
Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s budget includes proposals she says are intended to keep health insurance affordable for thousands of Rhode Islanders, in response to...
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