Did McKee really create 37K jobs? It’s complicated.
Among Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s favorite statistics: the 37,000 jobs “created” under his administration.
But his recent boast drew a strong rebuke from his Democratic primary...
Bally’s Corp. warns of financial trouble caused by debt crisis
PROVIDENCE – Bally’s Corp. has “substantial doubt” if the company can remain financially stable as a debt crisis threatens its ability to meet its...
Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses director leaving after 10 years
PROVIDENCE – Karina Holyoak Wood, founding executive director of the Goldman Sachs 10,000 Small Businesses program in Rhode Island, is leaving the program after...
McKee urges statewide pause of Flock cameras, calls for review
PROVIDENCE – Amid debate over the state's use of automated license plate readers, Gov. Daniel J. McKee has directed the R.I. State Police to...
Michael Kapos named CEO of Downeast Coffee
PAWTUCKET – Downeast Coffee Roasters has announced a leadership transition that marks the third generation of family ownership.
According to the Aug. 17 announcement, Vice...
Federal judge clears path for R.I. cannabis retail license process to...
A federal court order that blocked Rhode Island regulators from awarding cannabis retail licenses is now lifted, clearing the way for a new application...
Charter set to close $21.9B Cox Communications deal this week
PROVIDENCE – Charter Communications is expected to close its $21.9 billion acquisition of Cox Communications Inc. this week.
On Monday, Charter said it had received...
Bank of America launches $250B infrastructure finance initiative for America250
PROVIDENCE – Bank of America Corp. has launched an 18-month initiative to mobilize and deploy $250 billion for U.S. infrastructure projects through financing, investment...
CFPB to stop publishing consumer complaint narratives
PROVIDENCE – The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau will stop publishing written narratives submitted by consumers as part of its public complaint database, the agency...
Washington Trust launches program focused on senior financial scams
WESTERLY – The Washington Trust Co. is launching an education series aimed at helping older adults and their families prevent financial scams and plan...
