Tag: covid
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,...
Saving ‘Superman’ part of bold post-COVID vision
It was a scene reminiscent of a 2003 gathering in the governor’s office that was then occupied by Republican Donald L. Carcieri. At that...
Hopeful signs for tourism
As we leave another COVID winter behind, some hopeful signs for tourism are emerging along with the crocuses.
R.I. Commerce Corp. recently approved spending $3.4...
Small businesses face tax headaches on top of pandemic woes
NEW YORK (AP) – Small businesses that have been buffeted by the pandemic, inflation and shipping woes have another challenge to add to their...
Pervasive supply chain woes could boost local manufacturing
Companies doing business overseas have long understood the importance of a dependable supply chain. But for everyone else, this holiday shopping season has provided...
McKee, GA leaders to discuss his call for $100M in pandemic...
EAST GREENWICH - Gov. Daniel J. McKee says he will be meeting with House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio...
