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Brewers: R.I. law hurts direct sales
A new state law allows Rhode Island brewers to sell twice as much beer directly to consumers than they could before, but local beermakers...
Clam cakes and chowder? Pulling out stops to attract workers
With the COVID-19 pandemic upending Rhode Island’s job market, employers are desperate to fill positions, utilizing creative tactics to draw new employees.
Due to high...
How will states tax remote work?
After finally getting the hang of remote work, employers could face new headaches around tax policies for workers whose home offices had them working...
Green energy developer: Veto could hinder future projects
A renewable energy developer says Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s veto of legislation that would have changed the process and charges to interconnect solar projects...
Growing number of ‘homestays’ giving R.I. tourism a big boost
Tourism officials in Rhode Island’s shoreline communities are preparing for a bustling summer season based, in part, on the large number of home rentals...
So far, businesses hopeful about Matos
Members of the small-business community have been buoyed by Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ initial actions in her role as Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration...
R.I.’s new COVID-19 vaccine strategy will involve family doctors
The R.I. Department of Health is moving to include primary care doctors – the health care professionals with the most intimate knowledge of people’s...
RIDOT taps brakes on bus hub plan
After insisting for months that the proposal to split up the Kennedy Plaza bus hub had already received adequate vetting and opportunity for public...
Cities join forces to combat ATVs
Many lawmakers, business owners and residents are upset about the increasing appearance of loud, illegal all-terrain vehicles on streets around Greater Providence, but authorities...
A lot is riding on cannabis license lottery
With Rhode Island poised to issue licenses for six new cannabis dispensaries, some applicants say the selection process will hamper the chances of experienced...
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