Let voters judge merits of popular zoo’s bond requests
Voters have historically been strong supporters of Providence’s Roger Williams Park Zoo, most recently approving a $15 million bond in 2014 and another $12...
R.I. can offer so much to believe in
During my 25 years at CVS Health Corp., I watched the same pattern play out over and over: We recruited people to our Woonsocket...
Mixed news on R.I. economy
This month started with a mix of good and bad news on PBN.com when it comes to the state economy.
After months of economic data...
Better lactation support would improve R.I. health outcomes
At two months postpartum, only half of new mothers in Rhode Island are still breastfeeding despite experts recommending exclusive breastfeeding for at least six...
An R.I. success story worth reinvesting in
Investment capital can still be tough to find for startups looking to stay in Rhode Island. But imagine the last 25 years without the...
U.S. trade policy fails to make us great again
New England was built on the revolutionary spirit. When the British decided to impose unfair taxes and regulations on the goods that the colonies...
Downtown vision needs leaders
Everyone loved former Mayor Joseph R. Paolino’s plan to give downtown Providence a makeover. The challenge, when it was first proposed in late 2024...
$2B buyoff to cancel offshore wind is bad deal
The U.S. is in a bizarre situation in 2026: It’s facing a looming energy shortage, yet the Trump administration is making deals to pay...
Clock ticking again on plan to save ailing hospitals
An underfunded, overloaded state health system breathed a sigh of relief in March when a buyer saved Our Lady of Fatima Hospital and Roger...
A hopeful sign for housing
A glimmer of hope in the ongoing effort to boost affordable housing in the Ocean State: Housing unit permits in 2025 were up 40%...
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