‘Superman’ building will test city’s new tax stabilization policies
Reforms to the policies governing tax deals that Providence offers to real estate developers will be put to the test on the city's most...
Newport’s rental ban tries to strike balance between tourism and residents
With a recent ban on short-term home rentals in residential neighborhoods, Newport has joined the wave of tourist destinations attempting to strike a balance...
Legislation on ‘no-poaching’ between states raises questions about enforcement
Two Rhode Island lawmakers are calling for a truce in the economic border war waged with tax incentives with neighboring states, but some authorities...
More candidates take virtual route
From YouTube announcements to Twitter fundraising, Rhode Island political candidates are embracing virtual campaigning with gusto as the 2022 election season gains momentum.
That doesn’t...
Legislative proposal stirs up shoreline dispute
A special legislative commission recently reached a consensus on a potential solution to a decadeslong conflict over shoreline access in Rhode Island, but a...
Supporters of legalized cannabis touting the financial benefits
State leaders are banking on $18 million to $20 million in additional tax revenue annually if the recently introduced legislation to legalize recreational marijuana...
A 2nd try at renewable energy law
After a failed attempt last year, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio is taking another crack at passing legislation that would require Rhode Island to...
These investment funds put students in charge of the money
Eric Baxter and Lauren Ryan recently spent an all-nighter in the Roger Williams University student investment room, where they anxiously pondered what shares they...
For R.I. business community, in-person trade missions making a comeback
As more countries ease COVID-19 travel restrictions, in-person trade missions are making a return, and some in the Rhode Island business community already have...
Mask mandate is over; divide endures
The state may have ended its COVID-19 mask mandate, but now some consumers are making decisions on where to spend their money based on...