Rhode Island Investment News

New Luxury Coastal Properties Listed in Rhode Island

News Summary Rhode Island's luxury real estate market is thriving as Mott & Chace Sotheby's International showcases three exceptional coastal…

3 hours ago

Rhode Island Life Science Hub Appoints Dr. Mark A. Turco as President and CEO

News Summary The Rhode Island Life Science Hub has appointed Dr. Mark A. Turco as its first President and CEO…

2 days ago

Rhode Island Proposes ‘Taylor Swift Tax’ for Luxury Homes

News Summary Rhode Island lawmakers are introducing a proposed tax dubbed the 'Taylor Swift Tax,' targeting luxury second homeowners with…

3 days ago

Washington Trust Named Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025

News Summary Washington Trust has been honored as Rhode Island’s Best-In-State Bank for 2025 by Forbes, marking its seventh consecutive…

4 days ago

Rhode Island House Approves $14.3 Billion Budget with Tax Increases

News Summary Rhode Island's House of Representatives has passed a proposed $14.3 billion budget for fiscal year 2026, awaiting Governor…

5 days ago

Delays in Rhode Island’s Cannabis Retail Licenses Prompt Concerns

News Summary Rhode Island is facing significant delays in issuing retail licenses for cannabis businesses, impacting around 60 prospective owners.…

1 week ago

Providence Mayor Proposes $624 Million Budget with Tax Increases

News Summary Mayor Brett Smiley of Providence has proposed a budget of $624 million to address financial challenges, including a…

1 week ago

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…

1 week ago

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%…

1 week ago

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…

2 weeks ago