Economy
As the federal government shutdown drags on, more than a million civilian workers are going without pay — forcing many middle-class families, from Maryland to Florida, to seek food aid and short-term loans just to get by
Latest earnings report offers little insight into costs associated with HQ relocation
Rhode Island’s housing crisis has reached a new low point, according to a report released from HousingWorks RI
Applicants who’ve already navigated local approvals object to 60-day window state regulators tacked on to timeline
The Ocean State ranks first in general government administration and near the top for public safety spending, while correctional overtime continues to drive costs higher, according to a new RIPEC report
University of Rhode Island economics professor Len Lardaro says the state is finally feeling the effects of negative economic trends that have been in motion for over a year
New operator for 16-screen theater to step in days after Showcase departs
Woonsocket-based CVS Health, Rhode Island’s largest company, expands its national footprint as it absorbs hundreds of shuttered Rite Aid pharmacies and strengthens its position in the retail drugstore market
