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PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Commerce Corporation has granted Organogenesis, a Massachusetts biotech firm, more than $13 million in tax incentives, to support the company’s opening of a new manufacturing facility in the Ocean State. Organogenesis, which produces and sells wound care and…
On less than an acre of farmland in Hopkinton, rows of hemp plants were nearing harvest. Most of their "colas" — dense clusters of buds prized for smokable flower — had already been cut ahead of a nor'easter bound for southern New…
Broker and Owner Gregory Coupe offers clear strategies and direct communication, establishing himself as the top real estate agent in Foster, RI. Buying or selling in Foster, RI? Call Gregory Coupe at Long Realty Inc. at (401) 647-5454. Why Is Gregory Coupe…
Today, the system supplies approximately 60 million gallons of clean water daily to 600K Rhode Island residents. Today, the system supplies approximately 60 million gallons of clean water daily to 600K Rhode Island residents.
Rhode Island spent billions of dollars over the last several years to repair the state's highways and bridges, once ranked among the worst in the nation. They're better, just not good. A new analysis by the Rhode Island Public Expenditure…
A favorable diesel price lock that helped the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) narrow last year's budget gap ended three months ago. But the financial woes facing the statewide bus agency from skyrocketing fuel prices is just beginning with…
Monthly health insurance costs are set to rise by double-digit percentages for the second consecutive year, though the sticker shock won't be quite as sharp as last year. Commercial insurance rates for 2027, unveiled by Rhode Island Health Insurance Commissioner Cory…
Each month, approximately 60,000 benefits decision notices travel through Rhode Island's mail. When the notices land in residents' mailboxes, they tell people when their Medicaid coverage and other public benefits have been approved, denied, or changed. This month, the state gave…
Searching for spots after the morning rush. Circling the block after sitting in an afternoon traffic jam. The return of bell-time gridlock is the major downside of the back-to-school season. September also marks the full launch of a new parking…
It's been a mind-boggling few months for electric consumers in Rhode Island with the implementation of higher delivery rates, the expected approval of increased energy charges, and plans for two different sets of credits that are aimed at easing the…