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U.S. DISTRICT COURT Judge William E. Smith ruled Wednesday that the state's RhodeWorks tolls against the trucking industry are discriminatory and unconstitutional, and the tolls must stop by Friday. / AP PHOTO/ORLIN WAGNER

U.S. judge favors trucking industry over RhodeWorks tolls

Economic Activity 09/21/2022

PROVIDENCE – The trucking industry scored a significant legal victory in federal court Wednesday against the state’s transportation department over the controversial truck tolling...

Lardaro: R.I. economy shows signs of accelerating

Business Services 09/20/2022

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy expanded for the 16th consecutive month in July and there were hints of an accelerating pace of activity, University...

EVAN SMITH, CEO and president of Discover Newport. / PBN FILE PHOTO / ELIZABETH GRAHAM

R.I. hospitality industry uncertain about rebound of business travel in 2023

Coronavirus 09/19/2022

PROVIDENCE – Stakeholders in Rhode Island's hospitality sector say corporate travel to the region has largely been left out of this year's strong rebound...

Crisafulli, head of Bally’s R.I. operations, to retire

Economy 09/16/2022

PROVIDENCE – Marc A. Crisafulli, head of Bally’s Corp.'s Rhode Island operations and who played a lead role in the casino operator’s 20-year contract...

SIGN OF THE TIMES: Gary Wallace is the owner of Hall of GraFX, a printing shop in Providence that has produced campaign materials for candidates, such as this banner for Gonzalo Cuervo, who finished second in the Providence mayoral primary on Sept. 13. PBN PHOTO/ MICHAEL SALERNO

THE CAMPAIGN ECONOMY: Election season provides stimulus for many businesses

Cover Story 09/16/2022

Forget summer vacation, Gary Wallace hasn’t even had a day off in the last six weeks. That’s what happens when you own a print shop...

List: Rhode-Island Based Banks

Lists 09/16/2022

Total assets: $240.1 billion The complete list is available for purchase online. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists, or to make additions or corrections, call...

List: Private Secondary Schools

Lists 09/16/2022

Total high school enrollment: 6,154 The complete list is available for purchase online. For information about participating in PBN’s Top Lists, or to make additions or corrections,...

PBN summit: R.I. cannabis industry to face interstate competition, but ‘we’re...

Economic Activity 09/15/2022

WARWICK – By the end of the year, Rhode Island officials expect seven retail outlets will have begun selling recreational cannabis, said Matthew Santacroce,...

Mayoral primary victor Brett Smiley now focused on transition

Elections 09/14/2022

PROVIDENCE – Less than 24 hours out from their hard-won primary victories, state and local candidates are gearing up for general election races. However, not...