Tag: K. Joseph Shekarchi
Most-read stories on PBN.com, May 2026
1. Care New England cutting more than 30 leadership, nonclinical jobs. POSTED ONLINE: MAY 26 Care New England Health System is eliminating more than...
Ethics Commission votes to investigate complaint on Shekarchi’s judicial bid
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Ethics Commission voted on Tuesday to investigate a complaint alleging that former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi violated the state's...
Shekarchi will be 1 of 5 interviewed for R.I. Supreme Court...
Former House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi has made the cut for a formal interview to join the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Following two hours behind...
Rhode Island: Where often is heard a discouraging word on the...
“Underperforming” is how Emily Mandel, senior economist at Moody’s Analytics, characterized Rhode Island’s economic forecast through the end of the decade.
Her words of caution...
Does Bally’s really need financial help from R.I.?
Casino operator Bally’s Corp. is insisting that Rhode Island’s impending indoor smoking “ban” to start in 2027 will cut into future profits, and it...
R.I. ramps up homebuilding as affordability crisis lingers, latest state snapshot...
Rhode Island’s push to build new homes has gained traction over the last year, but the affordability of existing housing stock still remains a...
Thrive Behavioral Health alleges misconduct by state health office
PROVIDENCE – Thrive Behavioral Health, which faces accusations of $1.3 million in fraudulent billing, this week alleged that the R.I. Office of Health and...
Rhode Island rises to occasion for hospitals deal
There are few things more fundamental to the health of our state, our communities and our residents than having a network of quality, accessible...
Clock starts to fill vacancy on R.I. Supreme Court. Will the...
The search is officially on for a new associate justice on the Rhode Island Supreme Court.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on April 3 sent the...
McKee’s cruise ship fee proposal creating a storm in Newport
A proposal by Gov. Daniel J. McKee to increase cruise ship passenger fees in Newport has ignited a firestorm among elected officials and business...
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