Tag: K. Joseph Shekarchi
Wins against tobacco in legislative session; work remains
As Rhode Island lawmakers move into summer and say goodbye to another legislative session, now is the perfect time to look back at tobacco...
House keeps R.I. a one sportsbook state, for now
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will remain a one-sportsbook state for now after legislation stalled in the House, though its sponsor says that is likely...
House approves $14.3B budget plan for FY 2026
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. House of Representatives on Tuesday approved a $14.3 billion state budget plan for fiscal year 2026 by a 66-9 vote,...
Hoping for the best, planning for the worst: R.I. FY26 budget...
Health care may have received top billing in the revised $14.3 billion fiscal year 2026 budget lawmakers unveiled late Tuesday night, but the silent star...
Does a House leadership-backed fiscal 2026 budget do enough for the...
State lawmakers are expected to approve a fiscal 2026 budget that would cover nearly half of the R.I. Public Transit Authority’s more than $30...
MISSING THE MARK: State leaders weigh how to get cities, towns...
The coastal town of Little Compton has long been a peaceful retreat from urban life, known for its rural landscapes, ancient stone walls and...
Communities must be all-in on affordable housing
Since the onset of the pandemic, the state has committed more than $450 million to housing initiatives.
A low-income housing tax credit program was also...
Most-read stories on PBN.com, May 2025
1. Santander Bank to close 18 branches, including Atwells Ave. location in Providence POSTED ONLINE: MAY 9 Santander Bank N.A. announced plans to close...
R.I. overspent on film tax credits in 2022, creating unexpected $3.2M...
From “The Gilded Age” to “Hocus Pocus 2,” Rhode Island has played a starring role in a growing number of TV shows, movies, commercials...
‘Superman’ developer seeks ‘last piece of the puzzle’
PROVIDENCE – Supporters behind the effort to transform the long-vacant Industrial Trust Co. Building into a mixed-use space with retail and more than 300...
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