Tag: Lauren H. Carson
Cross-border toll: Brown Health’s Mass. facilities have lost millions; will it...
When state Rep. Lauren H. Carson saw Brown University Health’s financial performance earlier this year, she was fuming.
Rhode Island’s largest health system reported a...
Brown Health losses raise fears for R.I. services
Brown University Health insists losses tied to two ailing Massachusetts hospitals have no bearing on financial decisions affecting Rhode Island operations.
But they can’t convince...
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...
Legislative panel wades into ‘emotional issue’ of short-term rentals
State and local officials agree the growth of short-term rentals such as those on Airbnb and VRBO has disrupted Rhode Island’s housing market, but...
The A.I. angst: Businesses, workers grapple with navigating uncharted tech territory
For most of the 10 years she has operated TIB Creative Studio LLC in Providence, graphic designer Theresa Barzyk has relied on a low-tech...
Carson receives James McCarvill Leadership Award
REP. LAUREN H. CARSON, D-Newport, recently received the 2022 James McCarvill Leadership Award from the Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau. The award, named...
Newport bans whole-home short-term rentals in residential zones
NEWPORT – Whole-home short-term rentals, which are commonly offered through services such as Airbnb and Vrbo, are no longer allowed in city residential zones.
The...
Cox defends $120M plan to upgrade state’s broadband infrastructure
PROVIDENCE – Cox Communications' $120 million plan to upgrade Rhode Island's broadband infrastructure is not enough for three state lawmakers, including Rep. Deborah Ruggiero,...
Will R.I.’s new short-term rental property registry be too burdensome?
Now that every short-term rental property in Rhode Island listed on online sites such as Airbnb and VRBO will be required to register with...
Legislation to create state registry of short-term, third-party rentals moves forward
PROVIDENCE – Legislation that would establish a short-term rental registry across Rhode Island was approved this week by the R.I. Senate.
The bill, S0501A, is...
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