Five Questions with Maribeth Calabro, Providence Teachers Union president
Maribeth Calabro | President, Providence Teachers Union 1. The Providence public schools are now under R.I. Department of Elementary and Secondary Education control. What...
Some Northeast states brace for battle over pot
A year ago, marijuana legalization looked like it was on a roll in the Northeast – it had already passed in three of the...
R.I. could be leader in new type of health reimbursement arrangements
As of Jan. 1, businesses have a new way to provide health coverage for their employees. Called an Individual Coverage HRA , this health...
Providence company started after owner took a shine to renewable energy
When Vito Buonomano saw the 2006 climate change documentary “An Inconvenient Truth,” he felt compelled to act. So much so that he upended his career...
R.I. sportsbook more than doubles December revenue Y/Y in 2019
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island sportsbook received nearly $2.6 million in revenue in December 2019, more than double the $957,913 in revenue it received...
RIPTA adds solar panels to 33 buses
PROVIDENCE – Roof-mounted solar panels now top 33 of the R.I. Public Transit Authority’s buses thanks to a partnership with R.I. Commerce Corp. and...
Warwick partners with R.I. Infrastructure Bank on street, lighting improvements
WARWICK – Mayor Joseph J. Solomon said his administration will move quickly to have funding in place for the spring construction season following City...
New Bedford City Council amends host agreement to allow sale of...
NEW BEDFORD – The City Council voted, 10-1, to approve an amendment to Beacon Compassion Inc.’s existing Host Community Agreement for medical marijuana that...
Raimondo proposes real estate tax, state-run recreational marijuana sales in $10.2B...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo on Thursday released a $10.2 billion budget proposal that would bolster affordable and workforce housing creation through a...
Raimondo budget proposal calls for $64M green bond
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is poised to make the largest investment in its state parks and beaches in 35 years under Gov. Gina M....
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