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United Way Rhode Island’s Nicolato, Sincere Multiservice Inc.’s Martinez among PBN’s...

PROVIDENCE – Cortney Nicolato, CEO and president of United Way Rhode Island Inc., has been selected by Providence Business News as this year’s Career...

Forging a new bond: Should R.I. be seeking to borrow another...

For motorists zipping by on Route 2, it’s easy to miss the Pine View Apartments in Exeter. They’re located away from the road and...
A HEARTBEAT AWAY: Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer, director of R.I. Department of Business Regulation, has been appointed president-elect of the National Association of Insurance Commissioners and will take over the top role in 2027. At right is Megan Mihara, DBR principal program manager.
PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Dwyer poised to give R.I. big voice on national level

For the first time in more than a century, a Rhode Island insurance regulator has stepped into a top national role. Elizabeth Kelleher Dwyer, director...
ADDITIONAL PAYMENT: The 11,579-square-foot home at 626 Bellevue Ave. in Newport, which sold for $30 million in 2021, is now assessed at $21.6 million. That will mean an additional $103,200 annual payment to the state under the “Taylor Swift tax” taking effect in July. 
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How will ‘Taylor Swift tax’ impact R.I.’s luxury real estate market?

As the Ocean State’s so-called “Taylor Swift tax” is poised to go into effect this July, observers agree that for Rhode Island’s wealthiest homeowners,...

Providence College student wins Rhode Island Business Competition Pitch Contest

PROVIDENCE – A Providence College student whose company developed a drink-tampering detection straw claimed first place at the Rhode Island Business Competition's third annual...
PLACE OF PRIDE: Joan and Tony Assante purchased a 1,400-square-foot condominium at Chapel View, one of the first of 14 condos in the development to be occupied 17 years ago. Every condo was eventually purchased. 
PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

SEEKING BALANCE: Developers see financial benefits of live-work-play projects

No matter what Joan and Tony Assante want to do, they usually don’t have to go far to get it done. Grocery shopping? There’s a...
A $120 MILLION housing bond issue was approved by voters statewide in November 2024. Gov. Daniel J. McKee wants to put another $120 million bond issue for affordable housing on the ballot in November. / PBN FILE PHOTO/WILLIAM HAMILTON

In 2024, voters OK’d $120M housing bond; Gov. McKee is seeking...

Over the last two decades, Rhode Island voters have approved five bonds totaling $310 million aimed at making housing more affordable, but now Gov....
MEMBERS OF the Roger Williams University faculty, professional support staff and facilities unions has submitted a petition urging the board of trustees to invoke its authority and stop the furlough plan announced by RWU President Ioannis Miaoulis on Nov. 13.   / PBN FILE PHOTO/DAVID HANSEN

Roger Williams University unions petition trustees to stop furlough plan

PROVIDENCE – Members of the Roger Williams University faculty, professional support staff, and facilities unions submitted a petition Wednesday urging the board of trustees...

Report: RWU mandating most employees take unpaid furlough to close $3.5M...

PROVIDENCE – Most Roger Williams University employees will be required to take a one-week unpaid furlough to help the school address a $3.5 million...

RWU launches online tool to help students craft real-world learning paths

BRISTOL – Roger Williams University is implementing a new online tool powered by artificial intelligence that will allow students to design their own combinations...
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