Tag: Massachusetts
WalletHub: R.I. ranked 28th best state to live in, Mass. tops...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island was ranked No. 28 among the best states to live in the U.S., while Massachusetts was named best in the...
Mass. lawmakers reach compromise on sports betting
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts lawmakers reached a deal early Monday on a bill that would legalize betting on professional and collegiate sports, joining more...
Report: R.I. slowest state for residential construction
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the slowest state for residential construction, according to a report released Thursday by Boutique Home Plans.
Researchers used data from...
Officials: Drought worsening in southern New England
HARTFORD, Conn. (AP) – Southern New England is experiencing worsening drought conditions, government officials said Thursday, urging residents to voluntarily take steps to reduce...
Mass. legislative leaders announce $500M in tax relief proposals
BOSTON (AP) – Legislative leaders in Massachusetts announced plans on Monday for a $500 million tax relief package that includes increases in credits available for...
Report: Providence metro area 15th for innovative workers
PROVIDENCE – The Providence metro area, including Warwick and part of southeastern Massachusetts, was ranked 15th among the largest U.S. metro areas with the...
First probable case of monkeypox found in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – The first probable case of monkeypox has been discovered in Rhode Island, the R.I. Department of Health announced Thursday.
The department said a...
R.I. Commerce approves $13 million in tax credits for ‘seaglider’ startup
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Commerce Corp. on Wednesday unanimously approved $13 million in tax incentives for Regent Craft Inc. to move from Massachusetts to...
Tax Foundation: R.I. has nation’s 2nd worst unemployment insurance tax system
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's unemployment insurance tax system was ranked as the second worst in the U.S., only above neighboring Massachusetts, according to a...
Feds award $420M for dam repairs and flood-control projects
The federal government said Thursday that it will spend about $420 million to repair dams and develop flood control projects in dozens of states,...
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