Tag: K. Joseph Shekarchi
New state program will allow more employees to build nest egg
Darryl Lindie has been trying to boost benefits offerings for his employees since buying AA Sign & Awning in Warwick a few years ago.
He’s...
Federal budget cuts create one big not so beautiful mess in...
The human and financial costs of federal funding cuts are coming into focus for Rhode Island – and it’s not a pretty picture.
Tens of...
Utilities panel approves R.I. Energy shutoff moratorium, federal worker relief plan
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Public Utilities Commission on Monday approved Rhode Island Energy's plan to halt utility shutoffs and waive fees for federal workers...
What cutting R.I. veterans services 7.5% would look like
Things look dire upon an initial glance at the R.I. Office of Veterans Services’ fiscal year 2027 budget request.
The office suggests that to meet...
The Providence Center’s Circle of Stars event raises nearly $350K
PROVIDENCE – The Providence Center recently hosted its annual Circle of Starts event focused on expanding access to mental health and addiction care for...
Does R.I.’s sportsbook need options?
The R.I. Lottery is courting new sportsbook partners, including national heavyweights DraftKings and FanDuel, in a move that could reshape the state’s mobile sports...
124-unit housing project breaks ground in Lincoln
LINCOLN – A 124-unit housing project broke ground in a long-vacant, former mill building on Monday.
The units, known collectively as Walker Lofts, will occupy...
McKee: Bring on another Washington Bridge oversight hearing
Gov. Daniel J. McKee is urging legislative leaders to hold an oversight hearing on his administration’s handling of the Washington Bridge closure after a...
UNH Poll: Foulkes leading McKee in Democratic gubernatorial primary race
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s reelection campaign is off to a slow start.
The University of New Hampshire’s latest Ocean State Poll surveyed 737...
Pawtucket will seek economic development ‘tools’ as Hasbro prepares to leave
When the Pawtucket Red Sox pulled up stakes and left for Massachusetts in 2020, state officials helped finance a $137 million soccer stadium as...
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