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Democrat challengers Foulkes, Khamsyvoravong widen cash leads over incumbents in Q2

Elections 08/04/2026

With less than a month before early voting begins for Rhode Island state and local primaries, candidates are pounding the pavement and packing in...

Restore access to obesity management meds

Commentary 07/17/2026

Throughout my career in public service, I have been dedicated to making Rhode Island a place where every resident and family can succeed. Access...

McKee, Foulkes officially declare their candidacy for Sept. primary

Elections 06/24/2026

With 78 days to go until Rhode Island’s Democratic primary, the two Democratic frontrunners for governor officially filed their declaration of candidacy paperwork less...

SMOOTH TRANSITION: Chloe Chassaing, an employee owner of White Electric Coffee in Providence, which shifted to an employee ownership model in 2021, says the Rhode Island Center for Employee Ownership that is part of legislation being advanced by lawmakers could help smooth out the uncertainty when transitioning a business to an employee ownership model by connecting sellers and employees to financing pathways, valuation expertise and technical support early in the process. PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Legislation would create employee ownership center to ease business transitions

Focus 05/08/2026

When White Electric Coffee in Providence changed hands in 2021, it didn’t go to a corporate buyer or a retiring owner’s handpicked successor. It...

ANOTHER WORKER for Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ failed congressional campaign in 2023 has changed his plea in a scandal involving fraudulent signatures on nomination papers, according to a report by WPRI-TV CBS 12. / COURTESY PROVIDENCE CITY COUNCIL

Report: 2nd ex-Matos campaign worker pleads no contest in nomination scandal

Elections 05/07/2026

PROVIDENCE – A second contractor for Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos’ failed congressional campaign in 2023 has changed his plea to no contest to accusations...

Elections board backs Amore’s proposal to let voters sign candidate nomination...

Elections 01/15/2026

A proposal to let Rhode Island voters sign candidates’ nomination papers electronically – increasing access and fending off fraud – inched forward Jan. 13...

Republican Guckian launches bid for governor

Elections 12/01/2025

PROVIDENCE – Another Republican candidate has officially entered the 2026 gubernatorial race. Aaron C. Guckian, 49, of East Greenwich, kicked off his campaign for governor of Rhode Island...

ANOTHER WAY?: Arnold Bromberg, right, former co-owner of Benny's Inc. and the grandson of the chain's founder, helps a customer at the Providence store in 2016. The family-owned business closed the following year, in part because there was not another generation of the family ready to take over. Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos says employee ownership might have offered another solution. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Matos: Task force to offer guidance, not dictate business succession

Editor's Choice 10/03/2025

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is seeking to encourage employee ownership as a succession plan for small-business owners, but collaboration with the business community and...

Retiring business owners should consider selling to employees, R.I. task force...

Economic Activity 09/25/2025

NORTH KINGSTOWN – When a small-business owner retires or steps down, a well-loved community fixture and local economic driver often vanishes with their exit. Employers...