Tag: R.i. Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor
R.I. jobs growth from offshore wind unclear
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Wednesday boasted of the jobs that will accompany the state's ambitious renewable energy goals, including new state...
PBN Economic Summit: Inflation, labor woes will endure
PROVIDENCE – Like any good business owner, Craig Pickell documents every cost increase incurred by his Lincoln manufacturing company, Bullard Abrasives Inc.
But the year-end...
McKee announces indoor masking, vaccine proof requirements for R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Businesses and other indoor venues with a capacity of 250 people or more must require indoor masking among guests and employees in...
R.I. awards $31M for 23 affordable housing projects
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced on Wednesday that the state’s Housing Resources Commission is awarding $31 million to support 23 affordable housing...
R.I. awards up to $1.7M to boost internet access
NEWPORT – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Tuesday announced up to $1.7 million in internet access grants for Rhode Island households with low and...
R.I. tourism leaders excited about $10.6M from feds to boost industry
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island's tourism leaders are excited about the Ocean State's $10.6 million in federal grant funding available to devote to tourism, travel...
WaterFire commemorates new season with lighting of braziers
PROVIDENCE – WaterFire will once again see the lighting of its braziers, after being dark for the first time in its 25-year history during...
R.I. launches Providence hotel reward card program to stimulate local business
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is launching a rewards card program for guests of several Providence hotels to stimulate local business, Gov. Daniel J. McKee...
Governor’s panel: Infrastructure investment needs sustainability
PROVIDENCE - Investing in the state's infrastructure and transportation projects requires a financial plan for maintaining their sustainability for the long-term, according to industry...
State to ease bar restrictions, house-of-worship capacity limits
PROVIDENCE – A decline in the COVID-19 positivity rate has led the R.I. Department of Health to ease restrictions on restaurants and houses of...
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