iGaming in RI gets hearing but RI Lottery is concerned. Here's why
Bally's lobbyist predicted the state would net $210 million in new gambling tax revenue over five years.
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Bally's lobbyist predicted the state would net $210 million in new gambling tax revenue over five years.
While Rhode Island’s food sector is one of its largest – representing nearly $4.5 billion in aggregate economic output and supporting 70,000 jobs – the state is still overly reliant on distant food producers, importing approximately 90% of its food. On Weds., Jan. 18, at 9 a.m., state government, academic, business, and community partners will come together virtually to discuss critical food system issues and work together to build a stronger, more resilient, sustainable, and more equitable food system for Rhode Island. The three-hour event will be live-streamed. ...
Current funding should create 274 new shelter beds. But when any of the new beds will become available for people living outside now is unclear.
Rhode Island utilities regulators approved increases in rates for natural gas, but softened the impact on customers through bill credits.
Rhode Island utilities regulators approved increases in rates for natural gas, but softened the impact on customers through bill credits.