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Providence Approves Development of Art & Design Center

News Summary The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission in Providence has given the green light for the Art & Design Center,…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has announced plans to lay off 125 employees in Rhode Island due to the discontinuation of…

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Man Assaulted with Skateboard in Providence

News Summary A man was assaulted with a skateboard following a verbal exchange with two individuals in Providence. The attack…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has announced the layoff of 125 employees in Providence, Rhode Island, as part of a consolidation…

1 month ago

Rhode Island’s Credit Rating Upgraded to AA+ by Fitch

News Summary Rhode Island's creditworthiness has improved as Fitch Ratings upgraded the state's Long-Term Issuer Default Rating from 'AA' to…

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Rhode Island Sees $240 Million Economic Boost from Airbnb in 2024

News Summary In 2024, Airbnb contributed significantly to Rhode Island's economy, injecting $240 million and supporting around 3,000 jobs. The…

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Rhode Island House Democrats Propose $14.3 Billion Budget

News Summary Rhode Island House Democrats have introduced a $14.3 billion state budget focusing on healthcare funding and transit services,…

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Rhode Island House Finance Committee Approves $14.3 Billion Budget

News Summary The Rhode Island House Finance Committee has approved a $14.3 billion budget proposal for the 2025-2026 fiscal year,…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Major Layoffs in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals has revealed plans to lay off 140 employees in Rhode Island as part of a restructuring…

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Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board Resigns Over Political Interference

News Summary The entire 12-member Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board has resigned, blaming political interference from the Trump administration. The board's…

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