Happy New Year and best wishes for 2017! Welcome to my last TGIF column of 2016, and thanks for following my reports throughout the year. As usual, your…
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Business Leaders Say Immigration Can Stem New England’s Workforce Shortage
Part 1 of a four-part New England News Collaborative series called “Facing Change” New England is facing a demographic crisis: its people are getting…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Merry Christmas, Happy Hanukkah, and best wishes to all for the holidays. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Q&A: Raimondo On Jobs, Car Tax, Trump Fallout & More
Governor Gina Raimondo has had an eventful 2016 — from a string of recent job announcements to the troubled rollouts of the state’s new tourism…
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New Nonprofit Corporation Aims To Bolster RI’s Economic Growth
A new nonprofit corporation, The Partnership for Rhode Island, said it plans to focus on promoting economic growth in Rhode Island. The group filed…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The ice box of winter is here, and the holidays aren’t far behind. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are…
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Raimondo To Announce Jobs Agreement With Johnson & Johnson
Governor Gina Raimondo plans to announce Monday a jobs agreement with the multinational pharmaceutical giant Johnson & Johnson . RIPR reported the…
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Health-Tech Firm Virgin Pulse Bringing Jobs To Providence
The health-tech firm Virgin Pulse plans to expand its Rhode Island operation with almost 300 additional jobs over the next five years, Governor Gina…
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Raimondo Says Benefits Justify Using $32M+ Subsidy For Wexford Development
Governor Gina Raimondo said Wexford Science & Technology’s planned innovation center in the I-195 District will be a game-changer for Rhode Island’s…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s starting to feel like winter, but the political beat continues to run hot. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
