Business leaders painting gloomy picture of PPP taxation
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island business leaders are painting a gloomy picture for the state if Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s proposal to tax forgivable Paycheck...
Novavax: Large study finds COVID-19 shot about 90% effective
Vaccine maker Novavax said Monday its COVID-19 shot was highly effective against the disease and also protected against variants in a large study in...
R.I continuing unemployment claims dip by nearly 2K again
PROVIDENCE – The number of people collecting weekly continuing unemployment benefits in Rhode Island decreased by 1,928 to 65,387, the R.I. Department of Labor...
COVID-19 cases rise by 21, with no new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 21 on Thursday, with no new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
Should Rhode Island join other states in offering financial or promotional...
Some states almost seem to be competing to see who can offer the best deals or biggest cash prizes to get more people vaccinated...
R.I. tech ‘super connector’ gaining momentum
Christian Cowan experienced a lot of sleepless nights last year.
Cowan is in charge of 401 Tech Bridge, an economic development initiative launched in 2019...
Public officials ponder future of online meetings
Rhode Island public meetings have been virtual for more than a year. In that time, the audience for the meetings of public bodies such...
Prizes not way to beat COVID-19
It’s inherently unfair to pay or otherwise reward some but not all with gifts to persuade them to get a vaccine for COVID-19, but...
In workplace, COVID-19 vaccine issues are complex
Updated federal guidance reassuring employers that they can require workers to get vaccinated against COVID-19 has done little to influence local business owners. That’s...
Health woes from pandemic-related job losses?
Being out of work isn’t just bad for your finances: It’s bad for your health. Losing a job can cause depression, anxiety and other...
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