Economy
A Rhode Island farmer and Woods Hole researchers are betting on seaweed’s potential — if the market and regulators catch up
Stephanie Savell, director of the Costs of War project at Brown University, says much of the United States’ massive defense budget could be better spent on education, health care and green energy
A new Rhode Island KIDS COUNT report warns that rising child poverty is straining families across the state — and the effects on children’s mental health and education could be long-lasting
Leaders say Rhode Island is ready to capitalize on the World Cup moment, with fan zones, transit plans and public safety measures aimed at drawing visitors and turning Providence into a regional hub for the “Summer of Soccer”
The closure of Spectrum-India after 59 years adds to the steady loss of small businesses in Providence neighborhood
Rally outside Citizens Bank HQ drew unions, clergy and activists, with some groups threatening to pull millions in deposits over ICE-linked business
Rhode Island has pulled back its $35M investment, rerouting funds to other projects as the Trump administration freezes offshore wind permitting
Officials project $38 million a year once tolling resumes, but spending obligations have outpaced revenue by millions
Mayor Ken Hopkins says a 7.4% tax increase is necessary to maintain city services and close the existing budget gap