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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...

SEC filing of the week: Portage AI raises $3.2M in seed...

NEWPORT – Portage AI Inc., an artificial intelligence company specializing in financial services automation, has raised $3.2 million in seed funding, according to the company’s...

Some worry McKee attack ads reinforce state’s bad business reputation

Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s latest campaign ad attacking former CVS Health Corp. executive Helena Foulkes has sparked a backlash from some in the business...

Industrial building in Cranston sells for $3.1M

CRANSTON – A newly constructed building recently sold for $3.1 million, according to Sweeney Real Estate & Appraisal. The property at 109 Western Industrial Drive...

McKee declares State of Emergency over rising electricity costs

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday signed an executive order seeking $28 million in emergency relief to offset the proposed increases to...

Endeavor Seafood acquired by Mark Foods

NEWPORT – Frozen seafood importer and marketer Endeavor Seafood has been acquired by Mark Foods, a global industry giant headquartered in New York City.  The...

Settlement reached in Statehouse rotunda access lawsuit

PROVIDENCE – The Statehouse rotunda and first floor will be open to protestors during all future State of the State addresses, according to a...

National architect firm acquires Saccoccio & Associates

CRANSTON – Saccoccio & Associates Architects has been acquired by Stonewall Studios, a national architecture practice based in Lafayette, La.  Terms of the acquisition were not disclosed. Representatives...

Average 30-year U.S. mortgage rate climbs to 6.58%, highest level in...

The average long-term U.S. mortgage rate climbed this week to its highest level in nearly 12 months, pushing up borrowing costs for prospective homebuyers...
ACADEMY AWARD-WINNING actress Viola Davis and her husband, producer and actor Julius Tennon, have donated $1.2 million through their foundation to build a community hub in Central Falls. / COURTESY THE DAVIS-TENNON FOUNDATION

Viola Davis’ foundation donates $1.2M for community hub in Central Falls

CENTRAL FALLS – Academy Award-winning actress Viola Davis and her husband, producer and actor Julius Tennon, have donated $1.2 million through their foundation to build a community hub in...
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