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Foulkes defeats McKee in gubernatorial primary; Providence will have a new...
PROVIDENCE – Helena Foulkes defeated Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the state’s Democratic primary Wednesday, making him the first governor in any...
So many election surveys. So few voters willing to pick up...
The missed call log in Dr. Eric Bai’s iPhone has a sea of phone numbers with unfamiliar area codes. Some of them are likely...
Foulkes: R.I. needs new leader to make an abrupt course correction
Helena Buonanno Foulkes says she’s used the last four years wisely.
Foulkes came within 3,500 votes of unseating incumbent Gov. Daniel J. McKee in the...
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....
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