Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
Who will pay for World Cup tourism effort?
With seven FIFA World Cup matches coming to Gillette Stadium next summer in nearby Foxborough, Mass., Rhode Island is eyeing an estimated tourism windfall...
AI boom, supply chain strain to be discussed at 2025 Global...
SMITHFIELD – Bryant University will be the center of the business world beginning on Thursday when it welcomes diplomats, economists and business representatives for...
Ocean State Labs’ first 5 tenants unveiled
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Life Science Hub on Wednesday announced the first five companies lined up to occupy space in Ocean State Labs, the...
Pryor says he’s ready to take life sciences in R.I. to...
PROVIDENCE – Stefan Pryor sees a lot of potential in the state’s life science efforts.
So much so, part of the reason he decided to...
Pryor to serve as interim R.I. Life Science Hub chairman
PROVIDENCE – Shortly after returning as secretary of commerce, Stefan Pryor’s role with Rhode Island is expanding.
This time, he will serve as the interim board...
Cannabis commission opens applications for adult-use retail licenses
WARWICK – More than three years after legalizing recreational adult-use marijuana, the R.I. Cannabis Control Commission on Sept. 12 opened applications for additional retail...
RIPTA gets $500K to boost ridership, support climate goals
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Transit Authority has received more than $500,000 in new state funding as part of a broader push to improve...
R.I. health insurance commissioner approves double-digit 2026 rate hikes
CRANSTON – The R.I. Office of the Health Insurance Commissioner on Monday approved the commercial health insurance premiums for 2026. While the rate changes...
McKee: Health insurers required to cover COVID-19 vaccines in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Health insurers are required to cover COVID-19 vaccines for all Rhode Island residents 6 months old and older who want one, Gov....
‘Exeter Mail’ solar farm goes live
EXETER – Gov. Daniel J. McKee and Cranston Mayor Kenneth Hopkins alongside state and local officials on Friday marked the completion of the 6.5...
