State appoints new chief technology officer
PROVIDENCE – Brian Tardiff, who has served as interim head of the R.I. Department of Information Technology since its former leader's departure in September,...
Hina Musa, recently appointed CEO, departs Social Enterprise Greenhouse
PROVIDENCE – Just over two months after announcing Hina Musa as its new chief executive officer, Social Enterprise Greenhouse is once again experiencing a...
Smiley names MBTA official as Providence director of planning
PROVIDENCE – Joe Mulligan, a longtime presence in the Greater Boston area's planning sphere, has been appointed director of planning for the city of...
Fed’s Barkin: ‘Slow progress’ on inflation, sees more hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – A top Federal Reserve official downplayed recent signs that the economy is strengthening, but also said he is prepared to keep...
Former Santander Bank employee admits role in bank fraud scheme
PROVIDENCE – A former Santander Bank employee pleaded guilty to her role in a scheme to create fraudulent personal and business checks, U.S. Attorney...
Poll: McKee’s approval rating for handling pandemic at 44%
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s approval rating for how he’s handled the COVID-19 pandemic is below all but one New England governor but...
U.S. inflation slowed sharply to 7.1% over past 12 months
WASHINGTON (AP) – Inflation in the United States slowed again last month in the latest sign that price increases are gradually cooling despite the...
State moves to establish homeless shelter at Cranston Street Armory
PROVIDENCE - In response to growing pressure on the state’s shelter and homeless support systems, the McKee administration announced Wednesday their intention to open...
R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Tigue to step down
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Health Insurance Commissioner Patrick M. Tigue is stepping down after almost two years of state service, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced...
R.I. Commerce Corp. seeking event proposals to boost off-season tourism
PROVIDENCE – As a means to increase visitation to the state, the R.I. Commerce Corp. Is utilizing $1 million in federal American Rescue Plan...
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