R.I. cannabis agency plodding ahead as counterpart in Mass. in chaos
The state of recreational cannabis in Rhode Island has been in a peculiar grey area for months, with regulations that will govern the multimillion-dollar...
State sues 13 companies over Washington Bridge
PROVIDENCE – The state filed a lawsuit Friday against 13 companies that have provided design, construction and inspection services for the Washington Bridge, which...
New England Female Founders urges investors to ‘Show Her the Money’
NEWPORT – With local venture capital already in short supply, Melissa Bowley, founder and CEO of Flourish Care, found herself facing a particularly steep...
General Dynamics sees Q2 profit soar to $905M
NORTH KINGSTOWN – General Dynamics Corp., the parent company of General Dynamics Electric Boat, posted a $905 million profit in the second quarter, a...
Suspects in national skimming conspiracy to appear before judge in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Four foreign nationals are scheduled to appear before a U.S. magistrate judge in Rhode Island for their roles in a national skimming...
General Assembly passes bill banning noncompete clauses for nurse practitioners
PROVIDENCE – The General Assembly has passed a bill that would prohibit noncompete clauses in employment contracts for nurse practitioners.
By banning noncompete clauses, the...
Champlin awards $8.4M in grants to 85 R.I. nonprofits
CRANSTON – The Champlin Foundation on Wednesday announced $8.4 million in grants to 85 Rhode Island nonprofits, including 10 first-time recipients.
“At the same time...
R.I. Life Science Hub to host inaugural summit Tuesday
PROVIDENCE – While the search for a leader continues, the R.I. Life Science Hub is getting ready to host its inaugural summit Tuesday.
Neil Steinberg,...
Lawmakers make late-session push for health care reform
PROVIDENCE – As the General Assembly session is winding down, lawmakers in both chambers are teaming up to get a series of bills passed...
I-195 Commission to consider updated plans for parcels 14, 15
PROVIDENCE – A year after being selected as the developer for Parcels 14 and 15 in the I-195 District, CV Properties’ vision for the...