Tag: covid
Did McKee really create 37K jobs? It’s complicated.
Among Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s favorite statistics: the 37,000 jobs “created” under his administration.
But his recent boast drew a strong rebuke from his Democratic primary...
No one should be ‘without a place to call home’
FOR MANY RHODE ISLANDERS, economic stability relies substantially on the cost and location of their housing.
A healthy, well-functioning housing market balances the needs for...
Reimagining philanthropy as ‘a strategic investment’
Five years ago, Rhode Island was emerging from the darkest days of the COVID-19 crisis. Over the next few years, all of us figured...
President Trump signs funding bill, ending government shutdown
WASHINGTON (AP) – President Donald Trump signed a government funding bill Wednesday night, ending a record 43-day shutdown that caused financial stress for federal workers...
Returning lawmakers won’t have federal windfall to lean on
After three years of doling out hundreds of millions in COVID-relief funding, the next General Assembly session will be facing projected budget cuts of...
Powell: Federal Reserve on track to cut rates this year
WASHINGTON (AP) – Chairman Jerome Powell said in an interview broadcast Sunday night that the Federal Reserve remains on track to cut interest rates...
Judge seeks disciplinary action against Neronha
PROVIDENCE – A R.I. Superior Court judge is seeking disciplinary action against Attorney General Peter F. Neronha over his social media posts criticizing Rhode...
Come back with your best
Katie Liberman | Trinity Repertory Company executive director
What does it mean to “be back”?
I arrived as executive director at Trinity Repertory Company on Sept. 1, just...
Key inflation gauge jumped 6.6% in March, most since 1982
WASHINGTON (AP) – An inflation gauge closely tracked by the Federal Reserve jumped 6.6% in March compared with a year ago, the highest 12-month...
Do you support the $220 million, mixed-use ‘Superman’ building renovation plan?
After six months of negotiations, state leaders on April 12 unveiled a $220 million plan to turn Providence’s iconic “Superman” building into apartments, office,...
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