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...
R.I. Commerce Corp. announces expansion of hotel discount program
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Commerce Corp. on Tuesday announced the return and extension of the annual destination marketing initiative previously known as “Hotel Week,” in...
Blue State Coffee closes all locations
PROVIDENCE – Blue State Coffee, a coffee shop chain that got its start in Rhode Island and expanded into two other states, permanently closed...
Public hearing set for hotel-funded Providence tourism district
PROVIDENCE – The city finance committee on Tuesday set a public hearing on a proposal to create a special district to raise revenue in...
Breeze Airways expands service from T.F. Green Airport
PROVIDENCE – Breeze Airways on Tuesday announced two additional cities will be serviced from Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport in early 2023.
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I-195 panel approves BankRI conceptual design
PROVIDENCE – The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission on Wednesday unanimously approved a revised conceptual design for the new Bank Rhode Island headquarters and 95-unit...
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