In R.I.’s emerging industries, it’s all about collaboration
On March 11, 2026, PBN brought together business and government leaders to discuss challenges and opportunities surrounding Rhode Island’s sciences industry and ocean economy....
Offshore wind sector hits turbulence
State officials and labor leaders geared up for years in preparation for the promise of the offshore wind industry – thousands would need to...
Zoo should be commended for pond stewardship
To the Editor:
We were disappointed in the way the July 31 Providence Business News article “Horsley Witten completes plan to address stormwater runoff at...
FM acquires northern California wildfire intelligence provider
PROVIDENCE – FM, the Johnston-based global commercial property insurer, has acquired FortressFire, a northern California wildfire intelligence provider.
Terms of the deal announced on Aug. 10 were not disclosed.
FortressFire will continue to operate as...
Have state leaders done enough to help control rising electricity costs?
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on July 23 declared a state of emergency over rising electricity costs.
He signed an executive order seeking $28 million in...
Oystercatchers, known for sharp bills and beady eyes, are making a...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN (AP) – On a pristine Rhode Island beach teeming with noisy seabirds, a group of biologists armed with nets sneak up on...
Cranston receiving $1.1M to prevent flooding in Garden Street area
CRANSTON – The city is receiving $1.1 million in federal funding for upgraded infrastructure that will help prevent flooding in the Garden Street area,...
McKee issues drought watch, urges Rhode Islanders to conserve water
Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Rhode Island’s first drought watch since 2002 early Thursday afternoon.
At the advice of the state’s Drought Steering Committee, McKee...
RIDEM gets $2M grant for brownfield assessments
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management has received a $2 million brownfield’s assessment grant from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Target areas for...
EPA awards Rhode Island $9.5M for clean drinking water efforts
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has received $9.5 million in federal funding to address PFAS and emerging contaminants found in drinking water across the state, the...
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