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Johnston-based FM Global signs on as lead sponsor for Norton LPGA...

PROVIDENCE – A Rhode Island company is bringing the LPGA tour back to New England. FM Global, an international commercial property insurer based in Johnston,...

South Kingstown condominium at East Matunuck sells for record $1.4M

SOUTH KINGSTOWN – A condominium built in 2019 sold for $1.4 million, the highest sale in town history, Mott & Chace Sotheby’s International Realty...

Fewer Americans apply for jobless benefits, labor market still showing strength 

NEW YORK (AP) – Fewer Americans applied for jobless benefits last week after a previous spike that some took as a sign that higher...

McKee expands legal services program for eviction prevention

PROVIDENCE – The state is expanding its legal services program for housing stability and eviction prevention. Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Wednesday the state has...

Latino Policy Institute becomes independent from Roger Williams University

PROVIDENCE – The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University announced on Monday it will become independent from the college, starting July 1. After 14...

U.S. adds a healthy 236K jobs despite Fed’s rate hikes 

WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a solid 236,000 jobs in March, suggesting that the economy remains on solid footing despite the nine interest...

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...
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