Tag: Breaking News
Hasbro again considers relocating headquarters out of state
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. is again considering moving its headquarters out of the Ocean State.
In a statement Monday, a representative of the global toy...
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...
Construction delay on Revolution Wind pushes startup date to 2026
PROVIDENCE – Construction on the Revolution Wind project has been delayed, which in turn is pushing the offshore wind farm's commercial operational date from...
Accounting firm CBIZ Inc. reaches deal to acquire Marcum LLP for...
PROVIDENCE – CBIZ Inc., one of the nation's top tax accounting firms with offices at One Citizens Plaza, announced Wednesday that it has struck...
IGT Gaming being acquired by Apollo Global Management in $6.3B deal
PROVIDENCE – IGT Gaming, along with Everi Holdings Inc., announced on Friday they are being acquired by private equity firm Apollo Global Management Inc....
Bally’s agrees to New York hedge fund’s buyout offer valued at...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island-based Bally’s Corp. on Thursday agreed to accept a buyout offer from hedge fund Standard General L.P. in a deal that...
Pryor to step down as R.I. housing secretary next month
PROVIDENCE – Stefan Pryor is stepping down next month from his post as Rhode Island’s housing secretary to take a job outside of government.
Olivia...
Citizens tax proposal resurrected in waning days of legislative session
PROVIDENCE – Just when you thought it was out for this year, lawmakers showed Citizens Bank leaders they were indeed listening on their request...
Linn Health to close nursing home in July; 48 patients to...
EAST PROVIDENCE – After implementing a “Hail Mary” plan to save its nursing home, Linn Health & Rehabilitation will be closing its doors in...
Proposed apartment tower in Providence gains 1st approval
PROVIDENCE – A proposal for a 30-story apartment tower next to the Hilton Providence along Interstate 95 cleared a crucial hurdle by earning preliminary...