Tag: Gina M. Raimondo
Most-read stories on PBN.com, January 2021
1. Proclamation Ale Co. co-owner Witham dies of cancer on Christmas Day POSTED ONLINE: DEC. 31, 2020 Dave Witham, co-owner, president and brewmaster of...
R.I. administration chief Smiley to step down
PROVIDENCE – R.I. Department of Administration Director Brett Smiley on Wednesday announced that he will step down from his post once Gov. Gina M....
Raimondo defends vaccination rollout in now-rare comments
PROVIDENCE (AP) – While acknowledging there have been “bumps in the road,” Rhode Island Gov. Gina M. Raimondo in her first media interview since...
R.I. business owner says a minimum wage hike could endanger his...
PAWTUCKET – Bob Wheeler says the potential passage of a minimum wage increase by Rhode Island lawmakers could lead him to make some hard...
Legislators paint grim picture of economy, need for federal aid
PROVIDENCE – A tax hike and cuts to services and programs could be on the table if Rhode Island does not receive federal aid...
Cruz puts hold on Raimondo’s confirmation hearing over Huawei concerns
PROVIDENCE – U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz, R-Texas, has placed a hold on Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s confirmation vote for U.S. commerce secretary.
Cruz is seeking...
She’s cooking up ways to overcome adversity
Lisa Mattiello has always loved food, beverages and occasions for people to gather.
Growing up in Warwick in a family with five children – she...
Providence pension fund ends final investment with Raimondo venture capital firm
PROVIDENCE – The city pension fund no longer includes any investments with Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s former venture capital firm.
The city’s last remaining fund...
R.I. COVID-19 business curfews to be lifted Friday
PROVIDENCE – In an acceleration of guidance provided Thursday, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo will sign an executive order Friday to lift COVID-19-hour-restrictions in place...
Alexander-Scott, Raimondo, Chenevert among 10 most influential recognized during PBN’s Book...
PROVIDENCE – Ten individuals who stood out during one of the most difficult years in Rhode Island history were recognized by Providence Business News...
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