Tag: Gov. Gina M. Raimondo
Raimondo reengineered Commerce RI, but its true test may be yet...
Few would dispute that Rhode Island is in better shape economically than it was five years ago when Gov. Gina M. Raimondo began her...
Raimondo urges avoidance of large gatherings, events
PROVIDENCE – In an effort to limit the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic, state officials are urging Rhode Islanders not to attend or organize...
State lottery chief Aubin to retire
PROVIDENCE – State Lottery Director Gerald Aubin on Friday said he will retire in the spring, after leading Rhode Island's gambling operations for more...
While delays have hampered offshore wind, land-based turbines loom large in...
(Editor’s note: This is the second in a two-part series on the challenges and opportunities of solar- and wind-farm development in Rhode Island and...
PBN panel: R.I. will legalize recreational pot eventually
Even though the General Assembly leadership is attempting to put brakes on the legalization of recreational marijuana in Rhode Island, it’s just a matter...
State leaders tout opening of Orsted innovation hub
PROVIDENCE – State officials on Monday joined Orsted U.S. Offshore Wind to celebrate the grand opening of the company's innovation hub, touting it as...
Solar flare-up: Solar farms facing backlash across Ocean State
(Editor’s note: This is the first of a two-part series on the challenges and opportunities of solar- and wind-farm development in Rhode Island and...
PBN cannabis summit: Legalized recreational pot is only matter of time...
PROVIDENCE – It’s not a matter of whether recreational marijuana will be legalized in Rhode Island, it's a matter of when.
That conclusion emerged from...
STEM-ing the flow: Is R.I.’s Wavemaker program reducing ‘brain drain’?
Architectural designer Kaitlin DeGregorio was weighing a job offer in New York 2½ years ago when she instead made a commitment to a construction...
Doulas argue insurance proposal is about access, equity
Quatia Osorio had never heard of a doula before 2011.
But after two miscarriages, the Rhode Island resident started looking into services to support her...