Tag: Washington Bridge
Challenges strengthen resolve to endure
AS PROVIDENCE BUSINESS NEWS celebrates its 40th anniversary, we reflect on what this milestone means, not only for our organization, but for the Rhode...
The tourism sector sees new faces, but new challenges, too
Rhode Island’s tourism and hospitality sector has seen some new additions since 2021.
Those searching for recreation and leisure now have the options of TopGolf,...
For small businesses, the uphill climb was never-ending
For Rhode Island’s small businesses, the last five years have demanded constant adjustment.
Pandemic shutdowns in early 2020, rising wages, labor shortages and new infrastructure...
For the state officials, it’s been one drama after another
Gov. Daniel J. McKee, a former lieutenant governor who became the state’s chief executive when two-term Gov. Gina M. Raimondo was tapped as U.S....
Washington Bridge closure lengthened East Bay ambulance trips, study finds
Ambulance trips from Rhode Island’s East Bay took about a minute longer in the first six months following the abrupt closure of the Washington Bridge’s westbound...
21 independent candidates seek to disrupt R.I.’s 2-party hold
When Rep. Jon Brien of Woonsocket refers to Rhode Island’s independent caucus, he’s talking about himself – the lone nonpartisan in the 113-person state...
Five Questions With: Robert Rocchio
Robert Rocchio | Acting director, R.I. Department of Transportation
1. You stepped into this role as Rhode Island reckons with numerous high-impact transportation challenges....
Report: Special master named in Washington Bridge lawsuit
PROVIDENCE – A special master has been named to resolve a dispute over access to documents in the state’s lawsuit against 13 construction and...
Report: Washington Bridge rebuild exceeds $200M
PROVIDENCE – Spending on the Washington Bridge rebuild has now passed $200 million, according to a report by WPRI-TV CBS 12.
The R.I. Department of...
How many bills does it take to get an inspector general?...
With House Speaker Christopher Blazejewski using his new influence to back the creation of a state inspector general’s office, debate on Smith Hill now shifts to...
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