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SIGN OF THE TIMES: Gary Wallace is the owner of Hall of GraFX, a printing shop in Providence that has produced campaign materials for candidates, such as this banner for Gonzalo Cuervo, who finished second in the Providence mayoral primary on Sept. 13. PBN PHOTO/ MICHAEL SALERNO

THE CAMPAIGN ECONOMY: Election season provides stimulus for many businesses

Cover Story 09/16/2022

Forget summer vacation, Gary Wallace hasn’t even had a day off in the last six weeks. That’s what happens when you own a print shop...

House passes 100% renewable electricity bill

Economic Activity 06/15/2022

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is ramping up its requirements for renewable electricity, with a bill approved in the House on Tuesday mandating 100% renewable...

CRMC vacancies cause problem

Government 05/13/2022

A panel of state coastal regulators whose contentious rulings have already drawn objections is facing new criticism, with vacancies leading to a string of...

THE BIG REVEAL: Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio speaks at an event in Newport on March 15 announcing Cox Communication Inc.’s $120 million investment to upgrade broadband infrastructure statewide. Also pictured, from left, are Ross Nelson, Cox senior vice president and region manager; Mark Greatrex, Cox president; and Gov. Daniel J. McKee. / COURTESY COX COMMUNICATIONS INC.

Battle brewing to give R.I. more broadband choices

Focus 04/29/2022

High-speed internet in Rhode Island is synonymous with one company: Cox Communications Inc. Since the advent of broadband technology more than 20 years ago, Cox...

Cox defends $120M plan to upgrade state’s broadband infrastructure

Economy 03/17/2022

PROVIDENCE – Cox Communications' $120 million plan to upgrade Rhode Island's broadband infrastructure is not enough for three state lawmakers, including Rep. Deborah Ruggiero,...

Deborah L. Ruggiero is president of DR Communications LLC, a Jamestown advertising and marketing company she started in 2012. She’s also served as a Democratic state representative for Jamestown and Middletown  since 2008 and is the creator and host of the award-winning radio show, “Amazing Women,” which highlights Rhode Island women who make a difference. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Stay present, stay in touch

Coronavirus 04/03/2020

Deborah L. Ruggiero | DR Communications LLC president This invisible enemy, the new coronavirus, has tested our resources. The suffering has been real on every...

4 walks to benefit R.I.’s Alzheimer’s Association chapter

Health Services 09/01/2019

PROVIDENCE – This year’s Walk to End Alzheimer’s in Rhode Island will include four events spread across the state. Money raised from the walks goes...

REP. DEBORAH RUGGIERO, D-Jamestown, chair of the state Legislative Commission to Study Broadband Services and Accessibility, worked with R.I. Commerce Corp., R.I. Department of Transportation and Middletown officials on an agreement that will extend the town’s fiber-optic network. / COURTESY DEBORAH RUGGIERO

Ruggiero: Middletown extending broadband network

Technology 01/17/2018

MIDDLETOWN – In a Jan. 9 op-ed, Rep. Deborah Ruggiero, D-Jamestown, chair of the state Legislative Commission to Study Broadband Services and Accessibility, said...