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STATE LEGISLATORS are considering allowing political candidates to use up to $10,000 of their campaign finance money to pay for home and office security systems. PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

Bill would make home security an allowable campaign expense for candidates

Editor's Choice 05/29/2026

Legislation that would allow political candidates to spend up to $10,000 of campaign money on home and office security systems is making its way...

RIGHTS OR WRONG? Deputy House Speaker Raymond A. Hull, D-Providence, is supporting legislation that would require insurers to outline policyholders’ rights in simple terms to help in understanding, but at least one industry group objects to the additional regulation.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Insurance ‘bill of rights’ aims to end coverage confusion

Financial Services 03/27/2026

Jeff Brooks, a Newport Realtor with Hogan Associates Christie’s International Real Estate, is the first to acknowledge that he should have known better. Despite his...

THE RHODE ISLAND Business Group on Health has been recognized by the American Board of Internal Medicine and Consumer Reports magazine for its successful promotion of the Choosing Wisely initiative, which seeks to advance a national dialogue to avoid wasteful medical tests and procedures.

RIBGH recognized in special report on Choosing Wisely campaign

Health Services 11/20/2017

PROVIDENCE – The American Board of Internal Medicine and Consumer Reports magazine have recognized the Rhode Island Business Group on Health for its successful...

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