Rhode Island Business News

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Layoffs Impact Rhode Island Biotech Sector

News Summary Rhode Island's biotech sector faces challenges as Vertex Pharmaceuticals announces layoffs at its Providence facility due to the…

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Rhode Island Insurers Propose Record Premium Increases for 2026

News Summary Rhode Island health insurers are requesting unprecedented premium increases for 2026, with individual plan hikes projected between 21.2%…

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Rhode Island House Caps Payday Loan Interest Rates at 36%

News Summary The Rhode Island House has unanimously voted to cap payday loan interest rates at 36%, repealing the previous…

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Atlantic Property Management Expands Presence in New England and Southeast

News Summary Atlantic Property Management, a boutique firm under Atlantic Retail, announces new property management assignments in New England and…

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Beacon Mutual Named #1 Best Place to Work in Rhode Island

News Summary For the third consecutive year, Beacon Mutual has been honored as the #1 Best Place to Work in…

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Rhode Island Delays Decision on Proposed Bottle Bill Legislation

News Summary Rhode Island has postponed a decision regarding a proposed bottle bill that would impose a 10-cent refundable deposit…

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International Game Technology Rebrands as Brightstar

News Summary International Game Technology (IGT) has rebranded as Brightstar following the planned separation of its lottery and casino gaming…

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Rhode Island Lawmakers Clash Over $11 Million Settlement Funds

News Summary In a significant political dispute, Rhode Island lawmakers are challenging Attorney General Peter Neronha's allocation of $10 million…

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Vertex Pharmaceuticals to Lay Off 125 Employees in Rhode Island

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

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Rhode Island Struggles with Natural Gas Dependency

News Summary Rhode Island is facing significant challenges in reducing its dependency on natural gas, with a committee deeming a…

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