Mass. Lottery projects $49 million surplus
BRAINTREE, Mass. – The Mass. State Lottery projects FY 2010 profits will grow to $897.5 million, creating a surplus of more than $49 million...
Moody’s: Mass. Water Authority will be OK
BOSTON – The Mass. Water Resources Authority had the financial resources to handle the “immediate impact” of the weekend pipeline break near Boston that...
R.I. adopts new EPA lead-paint safety program
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the first state in New England authorized by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for a new lead-paint safety program.
The...
Budget impasse creates uncertainty for towns
Delays at the Statehouse in passing midyear changes to the 2010 state budget have created big question marks for municipalities drawing up their own...
State leaders offer plan to aid small business
State leaders unveiled a package of legislative proposals last week aimed at removing regulatory barriers and fostering growth for small businesses in Rhode Island....
Disputed waterfront plan nearing council decision
A long-running battle between businesses along Allens Avenue and the city of Providence will enter a new arena in the coming weeks, with the...
Rail lines can serve as magnets for development in R.I.
In March, Massachusetts Gov. Deval L. Patrick appointed Richard A. Davey as general manager of the Mass. Bay Transportation Authority, which oversees the MBTA...
Bringing history to life in Newport
Jack McCormack, site manager at the Fort Adams Land Trust, stands near the 19th-century Newport fort’s southern wall, the only section with a second...
Fight for travelers is now on Web
When Mark Brodeur saw that 20 million Google searches in October contained the word “vacation” his ears perked up and he sent his staff...
RIBGH event to focus on reform
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Business Group on Health has invited an expert from Mercer and Health Insurance Commissioner Christopher F. Koller to speak...
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