U.S. revises down last quarter’s economic growth to 2.6% rate
WASHINGTON (AP) – The U.S. economy maintained its resilience from October through December despite rising interest rates, growing at a 2.6% annual pace, the...
Senate leaders propose exemption to tangible tax for businesses
LINCOLN – Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio on Thursday unveiled a proposal to exempt $100,000 of business-owned or leased property from the tangible tax...
Former R.I. secretary of state candidate Beaute running for Congress
PROVIDENCE – A sixth Democratic candidate is jumping into the race to succeed Rep. David N. Cicilline, D-R.I., in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Stephanie...
Providence, RIPTA to ramp up downtown law enforcement
PROVIDENCE- The city and the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority announced a plan to reallocate $100,000 initially slated for private security toward increasing police...
Breeze Airways opens base at T.F. Green Airport
WARWICK – It will now be more of a breeze traveling through Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport.
State and local officials joined Breeze Airways...
City rescinds $150K contract amid review of racial reparations, ARPA budgets
PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett P. Smiley's administration has rescinded a $150,000 contract awarded to the Rhode Island Black Heritage Society as Smiley undertakes a...
Fight for control over invoicing fraud investigation heats up PUC meeting
A turf war has broken out between the dueling divisions of the state utility agency.
The territorial battle centers on who should lead the investigation...
Dates for special R.I. congressional election set for Sept. 5 and...
PROVIDENCE – Voters deciding on Rhode Island’s next congressional member in the U.S. House of Representatives will take to the polls late this summer...
GA approves outdoor dining program to 2024, awaits McKee’s signature
PROVIDENCE – The state’s "Take it Outside" program is being extended into 2024.
A bill extending the program through Feb. 15, 2024, that was created...
Bill allowing wagers on R.I.-based college sports teams passes Senate
PROVIDENCE – The Senate on Tuesday approved legislation that would allow for wagers to be placed on Rhode Island-based college sports teams or on...