Economy/Economía - RI Latino

Reed & Whitehouse Join Menendez in Introducing Legislation to Ban Offshore Drilling, Protect Coastal Economy

COAST Act would protect RI beaches and Narragansett Bay from catastrophic oil spills Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-R.I.) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-R.I.) have joined Senator Bob...

Advocacy Alert: Stand Up for Small Business – Oppose New Taxes

Stand Up for Small Business – Oppose New Taxes Good afternoon! As many of you know, our advocacy team has been engaged on a number of issues this session and particularly focused on those that...

Whitehouse Votes to Advance Highway Bill to Invest $1.5 Billion in RI Roads and Bridges

Surface Transportation Reauthorization Act approved by EPW Committee takes initial steps to address climate change Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse yesterday voted to advance...

Historic Promenade Apartments for Sale in Providence – 430+ Units

EXCLUSIVE: Historic Promenade Apartments for Sale in Providence – 430+ Units Two of the city of Providence’s top-tier apartment buildings are now being marketed for sale. The Promenade Read...

Leading RI Painter’s Work Scores Record Price at Sotheby’s Auction—1500% Increase

Leading RI Painter’s Work Scores Record Price at Sotheby’s Auction—1500% Increase A painting by acclaimed Rhode Island Black artist Edward Bannister garnered just over $277,000 at a...

RI’s Job Recovery From Pandemic Ranked 50th

RI’s Job Recovery From Pandemic Ranked 50th Rhode Island’s recovery of jobs from the coronavirus pandemic is ranked 50th in the United States, according to a Read More. RI’s Coronavirus...

Rhode Island Pension Fund Surpasses $10 Billion in Assets for the First Time

PROVIDENCE, RI – In April 2021, the Rhode Island Pension Fund surpassed $10 billion in assets for the first time in history. This builds upon the strong growth of the previous year, when the...

How One NY Artist Returned to RI to Renovate a House and Her Business in Providence’s West End

How One NY Artist Returned to RI to Renovate a House and Her Business in Providence’s West End Artist and Rhode Island School of Design graduate Katie Commodore moved to New York to pursue her...

Breeze Airways Brings T.F. Green to 11 Airlines & 25 Non-Stop Routes

VIDEO: Breeze Airways Brings T.F. Green to 11 Airlines & 25 Non-Stop Routes The announcement Friday that T. F. Green Airport has been selected for the debut network for the newly launched...

City of Providence Breaks Ground at Historic Paragon Mill

Iconic Olneyville Mill will be transformed into over 100 units of affordable and workforce housing PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, City Council...

Mayor Elorza Announces City of Providence to Seek State Legislation Authorizing $704 Million Pension Obligation Bond

Historically favorable market conditions provide once-in-a-generation opportunity to address unsustainable pension liabilities PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today joined Council President...

Elorza’s Consultant on New Pension Bond Is Financial Firm Forced to Pay $16M for Role in 38 Studios

Elorza’s Consultant on New Pension Bond Is Financial Firm Forced to Pay $16M for Role in 38 Studios Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza on Thursday outlined his new proposal to borrow more than $700...

Dye House: Providence’s Daring New Hotel ––Architecture Critic Morgan

Dye House: Providence’s Daring New Hotel ––Architecture Critic Morgan The Dye House is a daring new hotel in Providence. Situated in Olneyville, it shines a light on that neglected yet Read...

Providence’s Last Great Estate Is Now for Sale at $7.9 Million

Providence’s Last Great Estate Is Now for Sale at $7.9 Million The William E. and Clara A. Bridgham Estate is now on the market. It is the last great estate in the city. In recent Read More. 6...

Biden Administration Issues Approval for Vineyard Wind Project, When Does RI’s Project Get Approval?

Biden Administration Issues Approval for Vineyard Wind Project, When Does RI’s Project Get Approval? On Tuesday President Joe Biden’s administration moved forward on the largest offshore wind...

“No Tax Increases” – Warwick’s Picozzi on Budget, Fighfighter OT, Economic Development, and More

“No Tax Increases” – Warwick’s Picozzi on Budget, Firefighter OT, Economic Development, and More Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi said there will be no tax increases in his Fiscal Year 2022...

Central Falls Mayor Rivera proposes FY2022 budget to help city recover, rebuild

Central Falls Mayor Rivera proposes FY2022 budget to help city recover, rebuild CENTRAL FALLS, RI – Central Falls Mayor Rivera tonight proposed a $19,309,131 city budget for Fiscal Year 2022 that...

Cranston Mayor Hopkins Loses Budget Battle

Cranston Mayor Hopkins Loses Budget Battle Cranston Mayor Ken Hopkins took a battering in his first budget. The Cranston City Council passed their own budget and Read More. Site of Former...

Worcester’s Polar Park Is Underwhelming $160 Million –– Architecture Critic Morgan

Worcester’s Polar Park Is Underwhelming at $160 Million –– Architecture Critic Morgan Baseball is returning to the Blackstone River Valley. On Tuesday, the Worcester Woo Sox host the Syracuse...

Pork Is Back in Congress: Cicilline & Langevin Ask for Millions for Special Projects – SEE THE LIST

Pork Is Back in Congress: Cicilline & Langevin Ask for Millions for Special Projects – SEE THE LIST Pork is back in Washington — and for one Congressional district in Rhode Island, there...

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