Tag: Samuel W. Bell
Olneyville’s free internet narrows digital divide
During a pandemic Zoom meeting from home, Jennifer Hawkins had a revelation.
The CEO and president of the nonprofit ONE Neighborhood Builders felt guilty for...
TO THE RESCUE? ‘Superman’ building project could key downtown recovery
The Industrial Trust Co. Building holds a towering place in Neil D. Steinberg’s memory.
He started his banking career there nearly half a century ago,...
Legislation on ‘no-poaching’ between states raises questions about enforcement
Two Rhode Island lawmakers are calling for a truce in the economic border war waged with tax incentives with neighboring states, but some authorities...
Matos confirmed as R.I.’s 70th lieutenant governor
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Senate voted to confirm Sabina Matos as the state’s 70th lieutenant governor on Tuesday at Rhode Island College.
Matos, 47, who...
Bell calls for review of RIAC management, following Norwegian, Sun Country...
PROVIDENCE – State Sen. Samuel W. Bell wants a performance review of the R.I. Airport Corp. management team, following Norwegian Air’s announcement it will...
Too many contractors exploit workers
As a state with a lot of competing interests, Rhode Island knows that solving a problem means you’ve got to work together. Today, our...