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Ocean State Update: The biggest Rhode Island tech & startup news from December

At the end of every month, we recap the biggest tech and startup happenings in Rhode Island. We have an archive of past roundups here. To get this info weekly (Tuesday afternoons, to be exact), sign up for the Rhode Island Inno Beat newsletter.  .....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJan 4th, 2021

"She had the vision" — Marc Benioff credits Rhode Island governor for inspiring Salesforce"s contact tracing tools

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff said it was Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo's idea to couple contact tracing with coronavirus testing as the software maker sought to launch Work.com......»»

Category: topSource: madmoneyMay 4th, 2020

Cuomo inter-state council to plan economic reopening

Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Monday that he would coordinate the economic reopening of New York with five other states. Connecticut, Delaware, New Jersey, Pennsylvania and Rhode Island will join New York... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkApr 15th, 2020

These are the states with the most coronavirus job losses

Claims for state unemployment were most concentrated in Rhode Island, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMar 26th, 2020

These are the states with the most coronavirus job losses

Claims for state unemployment were most concentrated in Rhode Island, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Massachusetts, New Jersey and Washington state......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralMar 26th, 2020

ATA Seeks Freeze On Truck Toll Collection In Rhode Island

The American Trucking Associations (ATA) is asking a federal court to force Rhode Island to stop collecting truck tolls while the group continues to challenge the state's bridge funding scheme that it considers unconstitutional. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaMar 13th, 2020

Rhode Island governor backs Bloomberg for president

Billionaire presidential candidate and former New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg snagged his first endorsement from a governor on Wednesday, as Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo called him the right... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkFeb 7th, 2020

Rhode Island Rejects New Natural Gas-Fired Power Plant

The state of Rhode Island has denied a construction permit for a new natural gas-fired power plant saying that it's no longer needed and, besides, it's too dirty......»»

Category: blogSource: 247wallstNov 8th, 2019

This popular New England beer is now available in Ohio

One of the nation’s oldest beers and a New England staple is now available in Ohio. Rhode Island-based Narragansett Beer confirmed that it is now available in the state as of Monday. Founded in 1890, the brand has had its share of ups-and-downs.....»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsSep 30th, 2019

What it costs to live in a retirement community in each state

Massachusetts, New York, New Hampshire, Connecticut, and Rhode Island have the most expensive retirement communities, on average......»»

Category: topSource: moneycentralAug 19th, 2019

Rhode Island Will Regulate Crypto Under Money Transmitter Laws

The latest in a patchwork of state regulations, Rhode Island pens formal legislation regarding cryptocurrencies and money transmission......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskAug 8th, 2019

In Oak Island, a property owner won against the beach town

A state appeals court just overruled an order that would have forced a property owner near the beach to pay fees for a massive sewer system — one his land never actually utilized......»»

Category: topSource: bizjournalsJul 8th, 2019

Governor signs offshore drilling ban into law

Democratic has signed into law a new ban on off the New York coast. Cuomo was joined by musician Billy Joel for a bill signing Monday on Long Island. Members of the Democrat-led state Legislature... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMay 3rd, 2019

NJ Governor Wants To Punish Low-Income Gun Owners With Insane New Fees

New Jersey Governor Phil Murphy (D) wants to significantly increase the cost of owning a gun in the state - proposing fees that.....»»

Category: blogSource: zerohedgeApr 22nd, 2019

Rhode Island, West Virginia And Iowa Stay Atop ARTBA "Worst Bridge" List

Trucks may be more likely to cross a "structurally deficient" bridge while traveling in Rhode Island than in any other state in the country, according to a recent analysis of government data. read more.....»»

Category: blogSource: benzingaApr 1st, 2019

Cuomo calls for making 2% property-tax cap permanent

New York Governor Andrew Cuomo called on the state legislature to approve a permanent 2% cap on local property taxes, a policy that’s been in effect for six years and is up for renewal. “When they... To view the full story, click the title link......»»

Category: blogSource: crainsnewyorkMar 11th, 2019

US State Moves to Exempt Some Blockchain Tokens from Securities Rules

Rhode Island lawmakers have introduced a bipartisan bill to exempt blockchain tokens with a "consumptive purpose" from securities laws......»»

Category: forexSource: coindeskMar 1st, 2019

Forget Boston — here"s why your next US trip should be to Rhode Island

Todd Coleman/Tasting Table Rhode Island's food culture is often overshadowed by its neighboring city of Boston, but the smallest state in the country has a lot to offer. From pizza and hot dogs, to milkshakes and do.....»»

Category: topSource: businessinsiderApr 28th, 2018

BlackRock may keep fees despite executive"s U.S. campaign donation: SEC

NEW YORK (Reuters) - BlackRock Inc can keep fees from the state of Ohio despite a donation one of its top executives made to Governor John Kasich's U.S. presidential campaign, according to a preliminary ruling late on Friday by a securities regulator......»»

Category: topSource: reutersMay 12th, 2018

Rhode Island Biker Gangs: 49 Arrested Following "Largest Ever" Police Crackdown

The year-long investigation, dubbed Operation Patched Out, involved more than 150 officers across the state......»»

Category: topSource: newsweekMay 24th, 2018