What's the 'blue economy'? RI turns to the ocean for next wave of economic development
From subs to seagliders to torpedoes electric-powered boats, RI companies are building a cleaner future on − and under − the ...
Joann, fabric and craft chain, closing 500 stores, including Rhode Island location
Joann, the fabric and craft retail chain with more than 800 stores across the country, is closing hundreds of locations, the ...
Seaglider firm Regent breaks ground at Quonset factory
Dignitaries gathered inside a heated event tent Monday ahead of breaking ground on a 255,000 square-foot electric seaglider factory at Quonset Point in North Kingstown.
Why is Big Tech hiring lobbyists in Rhode Island?
TikTok, and Microsoft have all hired local lobbyists in Rhode Island. They’ve got one major goal: kill Governor Dan McKee’s proposed 10 percent digital ad tax.
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REGENT breaks ground on new seaglider factory in Rhode Island
US startup REGENT has broken ground on the construction of its new greenfield seaglider factory in Rhode Island.
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How the USAID debacle is affecting Rhode Island
President Trump's attempts to shut down the agency had real, immediate implications for organizations around the world, including a nonprofit in Rhode Island called Edesia. It's named after the Roman ...
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R.I. gets a boost on building a workforce for its nascent blue economy
Cowan said that Rhode Island has in recent years attracted companies that are developing underwater drones, electric powered ocean vehicles, sea floor mapping firms and submarine builders.
'It's killing them': This bill would lower Rhode Island Energy's profits. But is it legal?
The bill would cut in half the amount of allowable profit Rhode Island Energy can make off electricity and gas.