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RHODE ISLAND is the 33rd-best state in the nation, down nine spots from last year, according to U.S. News & World Report. / PBN FILE PHOTO/PAM BHATIA

U.S. News & World Report: R.I. is 33rd-best state in nation...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the 33rd-best state in the nation, down nine spots from last year, according to U.S. News & World Report....

R.I. drops to No. 48 on CNBC’s 2026 ranking of top...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked No. 48 among all states in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2026″ rankings released Thursday, dropping two spots...
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Why hiking the gasoline tax is back on the table

It is well known that the U.S. has a major infrastructure problem with its national highway system. Many of our bridges are in a...

R.I. drops to No. 46 on CNBC’s 2025 ranking of top...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked 46th among all states in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2025″ rankings released Thursday, dropping two spots from...

U.S. News: R.I. 24th-best state in nation

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the 24th-best state in the nation, up two spots from last year, according to U.S. World & News Report.  The...

UNH poll: McKee’s job approval rating at 29%

PROVIDENCE – Another poll brings poor approval ratings for Democratic Gov. Daniel J. McKee.  A recent poll by the University of New Hampshire found less...
RHODE ISLAND ranked No. 44 among all states for the second straight year in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2024″ list. / PBN FILE PHOTO/ARTISTIC IMAGES

R.I. is No. 44 on CNBC’s 2024 ranking of top states...

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked 44th among all states in CNBC’s “America’s Top States for Business 2024″ rankings released Thursday, a slight improvement over...
PROVIDENCE WATER received $26.3 million in federal funding to help further replace lead water pipes within the city. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE WATER

Providence receives $26.3M for lead pipe replacement

PROVIDENCE – The city is getting $26.3 million in federal money to help replace lead pipes. U.S. Democratic Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse, Mayor...

R.I. avoided worst-case scenario on Washington Bridge. What are best options...

And now we know what a catastrophe looks like. The deadly collapse of Baltimore’s Francis Scott Key Bridge on March 26, which left six people...
WELL STOCKED: Papis Refrescos LLC owner Victor Regino remains hopeful despite challenges he sees for his business and the broader state economy. 
PBN FILE PHOTO/­MICHAEL SALERNO

Business owners not rushing to expand post-pandemic

Rhode Island business owners know they have been through worse but they’re not quite ready to say that’s all behind them. That’s the biggest takeaway...
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