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During a virtual annual meeting that lasted approximately 10 minutes, Bally’s Corporation shareholders Thursday rejected a proposal that could have led Rhode Island’s sole casino operator to eventually ban indoor smoking. The full results won’t be known until Bally’s submits a regulatory filing in the next few days. If at least 5% of shareholders supported […] The post Bally’s shareholders reject proposal to study potential savings of adopting nonsmoking policy appeared first on Rhode Island Cur

Two days after reporting a significant first quarter loss, Bally’s Corporation on Friday morning announced the opening of a new smoke-free section at its Twin River casino in Lincoln. The Providence-based casino giant on Wednesday had reported a net loss of $173.9 million during the first quarter of 2024, compared to a $178.3 million profit […] The post Seeking to entice new patrons, Bally’s creates new smoke-free section at Lincoln casino appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has launched the search for construction firms to tear down and rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge — with a total of $13 million in incentives to expedite the work. Meanwhile, state lawmakers wasted no time Tuesday afternoon in pushing for more transparency from RIDOT on the status of […] The post With Washington Bridge RFPs now out, lawmakers continue push for transparency appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

PROVIDENCE — After running out of time at the end of the 2023 legislative session, legislative leaders from both chambers of the General Assembly vowed 2024 would be the year changes to Rhode Island’s controversial police officer protections would finally happen. The Senate wasted no time on its part, unanimously passing legislation sponsored by Senate […] The post Negotiations to reform Law Enforcement Officers Bill of Rights may be nearing finish line appeared first on Rhode Island Current.

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has launched the search for construction firms to tear down and rebuild the westbound Washington Bridge — with a total of $13 million in incentives to expedite the work. Meanwhile, state lawmakers wasted no time Tuesday afternoon in pushing for more transparency from RIDOT on the status of […] The post With Washington Bridge RFPs now out, lawmakers continue push for transparency appeared first on Rhode Island Current.