As R.I. cannabis industry grows, so does unionization
As the cannabis industry is poised to expand in Rhode Island, the move to unionize its workers is gaining momentum.
The latest example: Workers at...
Should Rhode Island lawmakers OK a special tax on bottled and...
Legislation under consideration in the R.I. House and Senate would add a 1.5-cent-per-ounce tax on sugary drinks such as soda, sports drinks, energy drinks,...
Cranston’s Rolfe Square scheduled for major improvements
CRANSTON – Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins recently announced the start of the Rolfe Square revitalization.
The improvements to the area of the city include replacement...
Reed visits G-Form after manufacturer recognized for SmartFlex technology
NORTH SMITHFIELD – U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., recently visited manufacturer G-Form LLC, which makes protective gear for athletes.
The company, which manufactures equipment to...
Block Island aims to protect shoreline property from development
NEW SHOREHAM – The New Shoreham Town Council and conservancy groups are seeking to purchase about four acres of property near the Great Salt...
Providence City Council reviewing ordinance requiring notice of building demolitions
PROVIDENCE – A new ordinance being reviewed would require a city building official to provide written notice to the district City Council representative when...
Purchase agreement negotiated for Parcel 9 in I-195 Redevelopment District
PROVIDENCE – A one-acre parcel of land in the I-195 Redevelopment District will be sold to Pennrose LLC for development of 131 apartment units,...
State small-business grant program sees 3K applications for 75% of funding...
PROVIDENCE – About one-quarter of the funds set aside for the state’s newly opened small-business grant program would still be up for grabs, assuming...
Apex owners re-up lawsuit against Pawtucket officials
PAWTUCKET – Failed attempts to strike a deal over who develops a key piece of downtown are escalating in court with an amended lawsuit...
Visa delays jeopardizing seasonal workforce
PROVIDENCE – There could be a shortage of foreign workers in Rhode Island this summer if the U.S. State Department does not expedite the...
