Senate passes legislation calling for legalization of marijuana
PROVIDENCE – The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday at Rhode Island College’s Sapinsley Hall by a 29-9 vote that would legalize, regulate and tax...
Legal cannabis bill clears Conn. Senate, Lamont to sign it
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – The Connecticut Senate voted Thursday to legalize the recreational use of cannabis for adults, the final legislative action for a...
Senate committee approves amended cannabis legislation
PROVIDENCE – The Senate Committee on the Judiciary voted in favor of passing amended legislation that would legalize, tax, and regulate cannabis in the...
Creative collaborations make her spirits soar
New York City native Manya Rubinstein is CEO of a Rhode Island distillery, leading a like-minded team at Industrious Spirit Co. and creating sustainably...
Tax on sugary drinks too big a burden
As a small-business owner here in Providence, I know firsthand how difficult the past year has been for our local establishments. While Rhode Islanders...
New eatery will feed the ‘chicken craze’
Chef and restaurateur Nick Rabar was considering the moniker “Chicken City” for his new just-announced restaurant concept that he is planning to open late...
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UNFI reports $48.6M profit in fiscal Q3
PROVIDENCE – United Natural Foods Inc. earned a $48.6 million profit in the company's fiscal third quarter ended May 1, or 80 cents per...
CRMC approves South Fork Wind Farm with fewer turbines and $5.2M...
SOUTH KINGSTOWN – State coastal regulators have signed off on the South Fork Wind Farm project, providing the number of turbines is reduced and...
McKee taking ‘wait and see’ approach on cannabis legislation
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee said he is adopting a “wait and see” approach regarding recreational marijuana legislation that is sitting at a...
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