At DCYF, labor shortages creating big headaches
The state is struggling to hire and retain public employees, but the labor problems are particularly troubling at the R.I. Department of Children Youth...
Is R.I.’s rate of new business starts a problem?
At first glance, the Rhode Island business community’s growth during the COVID-19 pandemic looks impressive: since 2019, new business applications have shot up by...
Will Providence’s new ‘cultural plan’ have support to boost the creative...
City officials have released a new cultural plan they are hoping will work as a framework to guide policies and investments in the arts...
Not everyone is sold on McKee’s plan to boost MBE program
AFTER THE STATE last year exceeded the minimum requirements for awarding government contracts to minority- and women-owned businesses, Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to...
Can R.I. afford to say ‘no’ to Bally’s iGaming proposal?
The inextricable ties between Bally’s Corp. and state government will be on display as the General Assembly vets a request from the operator of...
Can Pryor achieve housing goals?
The recent appointment of Stefan Pryor as the state’s housing secretary has some observers feeling confident that he can take the R.I. Office of...
195 district commission is shifting its development focus
The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission turns 12 years old this year, and its leaders agree: it’s time for a change of direction.
After contributing to...
Many ignore R.I.’s Airbnb registry, at least in Newport
Compliance problems with a state registry of short-term vacation rentals are reigniting debate over the program that went into effect last year despite a...
McKee’s sales tax cut too small to matter much, some observers...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee's proposal to cut the state's sales tax from 7% to 6.85% is getting a tepid reception from policy analysts and...
What’s R.I.’s solution to prevent data breaches?
The state hasn’t been immune to major data breaches – the latest example being an R.I. Department of Health mishap that exposed the protected...
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