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Healey’s proposed estate tax threshold could have grave consequences in R.I.

Economic Activity 03/15/2023

Rhode Island is always looking over its shoulder at Massachusetts when it comes to taxes. So as Massachusetts Gov. Maura Healey proposes giving more Commonwealth...

NO INCOME TAX: Republican gubernatorial candidate Giovanni Feroce said he would cut spending by eliminating “complete budgets,” such as the Department of Revenue and the Department of Motor Vehicles, to make up the difference for his proposal to get rid of the state income tax.  / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Self-described visionary and GOP gubernatorial candidate Giovanni Feroce wants to disrupt...

Cover Story 08/31/2018

Giovanni Feroce sees himself as a proven leader, a visionary, someone who can create an economic future for Rhode Island as a hub for...

Gubernatorial candidates all talk jobs: Do their plans add up?

Cover Story 08/31/2018

Every candidate for governor wants to create jobs. But how would they do it? Do they offer a comprehensive solution for the Ocean State, where...

PBN on WJAR-TV, Aug. 27, 2018

Elections 08/27/2018

Can a former teacher-turned-House-minority firebrand capture the attention of voters in GOP primary? Every week, PBN Editor Mark S. Murphy appears on WJAR-TV NBC 10’s...

Can a former teacher-turned-House-minority firebrand capture the attention of voters...

Cover Story 08/24/2018

Patricia Morgan has made a political career of standing up to power. A vocal critic of the truck tolls enacted this year in Rhode Island...

Education, economic policy linked for gubernatorial candidates

Cover Story 08/24/2018

By many measures, Rhode Island has long had a troubled education system. While most major gubernatorial candidates have at least paid lip service to...

There are a host of candidates for the state’s top job....

Cover Story 08/03/2018

All the major candidates running for governor will point to their professional record and say they have the experience to lead the state. But...

PROPOSED SITE: The Apex Department Store building in Pawtucket, the proposed location of a new PawSox ballpark, can be seen in the background during a walking tour of the city’s downtown area with Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Commerce Director Jeanne Boyle. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Pawtucket Red Sox ballpark House vote expected Friday, following committee approval

Government 06/21/2018

PROVIDENCE – The House is expected to take up the Pawtucket Red Sox ballpark Friday afternoon, after the measure gained approval from the powerful...

Did election board let Mattiello off easy?

Government 05/04/2018

Almost two years after he narrowly won re-election to his district seat, House Speaker Nicholas A. Mattiello has been facing criticism for violations of...