Ethisphere Institute lists Hasbro among most ethical companies in world
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. has been named one of the 2022 World’s Most Ethical Companies by Ethisphere Institute. The Pawtucket-headquartered toy company has made...
U.S. producer prices climbed 10% in February from a year ago
WASHINGTON – Wholesale inflation in the United States shot up 10% last month from a year earlier — another sign that inflationary pressures remain...
R.I. COVID-19 cases increase by 371, with 3 deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 371 from March 11 through Sunday, with three new deaths, the R.I. Department...
Rhode Island to offer rebates for electric vehicle purchases
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is offering a new rebate program to make it more enticing to purchase an electric vehicle as part of an...
‘Blue Wave’ or Newport Bridge? State unveils R.I. license plate design...
PROVIDENCE – The majority of state-issued license plates going forward could have images of the Claiborne Pell Newport Bridge on it. Or, they could...
R.I. unemployment rate 3rd highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-highest unemployment rate in New England in January at 4.2% but also was tied for the biggest monthly...
R.I. Foundation receives $12M gift to support new college scholarship fund
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Foundation has received the largest monetary gift it has ever received specifically for scholarships, which will be put toward...
Report calls for increased compensation, training support for small-business owners
PROVIDENCE – For small businesses to overcome pandemic-related challenges, policymakers must prioritize programs that facilitate competitive pay and benefits, training opportunities and provide clear...
With 2,300 openings, Lifespan turns to employees for help with recruitment
PROVIDENCE – A 30-second video shows registered nurse Romell Taylor as she walks the halls of the medical surgery oncology unit at The Miriam...
CVS fires several employees, executives following sexual harassment investigation
WOONSOCKET – CVS Health Corp. has fired several employees and executives following an internal investigation into how the company handled sexual harassment complaints late...
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