Tag: R.I. Department of Business Regulation
Measures on car premiums struggle to gain traction
When state Rep. David Morales submitted legislation in February that would prohibit auto insurance companies from using any information other than driving records when...
Many ignore R.I.’s Airbnb registry, at least in Newport
Compliance problems with a state registry of short-term vacation rentals are reigniting debate over the program that went into effect last year despite a...
Five Questions With: Matthew Santacroce
Matthew Santacroce | Chief, R.I. Office of Cannabis Regulation
1. How much recreational marijuana has been sold since Dec. 1? Did these initial sales numbers meet...
Medical marijuana top seller during first week of recreational use in...
PROVIDENCE – More money was spent on medical marijuana than for adult nonmedical use during the first week of legal recreational sales in Rhode...
5 compassion centers licensed to sell adult use marijuana starting Dec....
PROVIDENCE – Five licensed medical marijuana compassion centers have received hybrid retail licenses from the state and will be allowed to sell adult use...
Election over, business community ready for action from R.I. Commerce
Some in the Rhode Island business community have high expectations that R.I. Commerce Corp. will soon be taking a clear, swift path of action...
A GROWING WORKFORCE: New labor pipeline emerging for legalized recreational cannabis
Celia Kinneary entered Johnson & Wales University’s culinary program with a grand vision of opening her own bakery and brewery someday, but now those...
How to control cannabis in workplace remains tricky
The newly legalized status of recreational cannabis is causing a stir among some Rhode Island employers that are wrestling with developing workplace policies and...
Five Questions With: Elizabeth M. Tanner
Elizabeth M. Tanner | Secretary of commerce, Rhode Island
1. How will you use your experience at the R.I. Department of Business Regulation in this new...
DBR issues stay of Ballard’s liquor license suspension
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Business Regulation sided with Ballard's Beach Resort Wednesday, issuing a stay of New Shoreham Board of License Commissioners'...