Tag: Jack Reed
R.I. hemp industry faces uncertainty amid federal crackdown on THC products
Mike Simpson is one of Rhode Island’s biggest cheerleaders for hemp cultivation and the plant’s derivative products – remedies, he believes, that may help...
As premiums spike, HealthSource RI focuses on medical necessity versus low...
The open enrollment campaign for Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace usually promotes affordability.
Not this year.
“In the past we’ve been saying, ‘Health care is more...
HOSPITAL MAKEOVERS: Health systems look for shot in the arm from...
The administrative wing of The Miriam Hospital on Providence’s East Side is a mess these days, and hospital President Maria Ducharme couldn’t be happier...
Electric Boat awarded $642M contract modification for Virginia-class submarine work
PROVIDENCE – General Dynamics Electric Boat has been awarded a $642 million contract modification for Virginia-class submarine work.
The award is a cost-plus-fixed-fee modification to...
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...
New pier, support docks open at Port of Davisville
NORTH KINGSTOWN – Quonset Development Corp. last week officially opened the business park’s first new pier in nearly 70 years.
The new Terminal 5 Pier and Blue...
Reed criticizes Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for halting vaccine development
PROVIDENCE – U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., is calling out U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. for terminating nearly...
Officials celebrate grand opening of new 143rd Airlift Wing headquarters
NORTH KINGSTOWN – State and federal officials recently inaugurated the new headquarters for the R.I. Air National Guard's 143rd Airlift Wing at Quonset with...
Reed calls for passage of national workplace safety legislation
PROVIDENCE – U.S. Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., is teaming up with lawmakers and labor unions to establish protections for workers exposed to extreme heat.
The...
SENEDIA set to host 11th annual Defense Innovation Days
NEWPORT – SENEDIA is set to host its 11th annual Defense Innovation Days from Aug. 25-27 at the Newport Marriott.
Registration is full for the...



















