Tag: Rhode Island Current
Rhode Island joins multistate push to rein in e-book licensing costs...
It can be costly for Rhode Island’s public libraries to keep up with popular demand for digital copies of the latest bestsellers.
While print books...
McKee campaign’s first TV ad takes aim at Foulkes’ healthcare record
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. gubernatorial race has now turned its attention toward healthcare.
The McKee for Governor campaign released its first ad on Wednesday, touting incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee's...
Report: 131K Beacon Mutual R.I. customers’ data exposed in January...
PROVIDENCE – A major provider of workers’ compensation insurance began notifying 131,000 Rhode Island customers last week that their personal data was compromised during a...
R.I. ramps up homebuilding as affordability crisis lingers, latest state snapshot...
Rhode Island’s push to build new homes has gained traction over the last year, but the affordability of existing housing stock still remains a...
Hearing slated for former state official accused of ethical misconduct in...
PROVIDENCE – A former state official accused of ethical misconduct during a now-infamous business trip to Philadelphia in 2023 will have a hearing before...
BROKEN NEWS? Outlets in search of sustainable community journalism model
Tapping away at his laptop at the Rochambeau Library in Providence, Steve Ahlquist doesn’t look the part of a pioneer.
He began reporting on Rhode...
PBN recognized as ‘Distinguished Newspaper’ by NENPA
PROVIDENCE – Providence Business News has again been recognized as a “Distinguished Newspaper” among specialty publications by the New England Newspaper & Press Association....
PBN named 2024 ‘Newspaper of the Year’ by NENPA
PROVIDENCE – For the fifth year in a row, Providence Business News has been recognized as “Newspaper of the Year” among specialty publications by...
Hopkins wins Republican primary for Cranston mayor
CRANSTON – Incumbent Kenneth J. Hopkins won the Republican mayoral primary and will face Democratic City Councilor Robert Ferri in November to remain the...
Pawtucket marijuana dispensary removes billboards along I-95
PROVIDENCE – A Pawtucket marijuana dispensary has removed the three advertising billboards it had erected along Interstate 95, WPRI-TV CBS 12 reported Monday.
The R.I....
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