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Business leaders press fight against PPP taxation

CRANSTON - Rhode Island business leaders recently met with Gov. Daniel J. McKee in their bid to derail his proposal to tax Paycheck Protection...

State still waiting for guidance on spending federal stimulus aid

PROVIDENCE - The clock is ticking on passage of a fiscal 2022 state budget, but House Committee on Finance members were told on Thursday...

Steve Cannon to be next guest of 21st Century Business Forum...

Former Mercedes Benz USA President and CEO Steve Cannon—now the top exec at AMB Sports & Entertainment—will share his insights on leadership and building...
THE R.I. SENATE approved legislation Tuesday that would pave the way for the state's 20-year lottery agreement with International Game Technology PLC and Bally's Corp. / PBN PHOTO BY CASSIUS SHUMAN

GA approves 20-year IGT/Bally’s lottery agreement

PROVIDENCE – The Senate on Tuesday voted, 28-5, to approve the IGT/Bally's Corp. agreement for a 20-year deal to run state-sponsored gambling services. Passage of...

RIAC not implementing proposed airport parking fee this summer

PROVIDENCE - The Rhode Island Airport Corp. on Thursday said it will delay implementing a fee-based parking program it is developing for the Block...

FlightLevel says proposed airport parking fees are industry standard

PROVIDENCE – The manager of the state's municipal airports says it is developing a parking program for Block Island and Westerly that would institute...
THE RHODE ISLAND BUSINESS COALITION is calling for the business community to mobilize in the fight against proposed income tax legislation. / COURTESY R.I. BUSINESS COALITION

R.I. business community mobilizing against added income tax bracket, PPP tax

PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island business community is mobilizing to urge the General Assembly to rethink proposed legislation aimed at increasing income taxes on...
GROUNDED FLIGHT: The Block Island Airport is one of the facilities that will be managed by AvPORTS under a new agreement. The company will receive $150,000 annually, with the state airport corporation responsible for all profits or losses. /

RIAC defends parking plan for Block Island, Westerly airports

PROVIDENCE - The R.I. Airport Corp. says a fee-based parking program planned for two state airports is being developed to help ensure it can...

McKee opposes GA bills taxing high-income earners

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday said he opposes legislation in the General Assembly that would raise personal income taxes on the...

Linkner: ‘We can all be everyday innovators.’ Here’s how business leaders...

For many companies, the concept of innovation within their walls can seem overwhelming and outside their capabilities. But innovation expert Josh Linkner maintains that...
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