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INNOVATORS Q&A

For adults who didn’t finish college, RIC creates a path to a degree

Rhode Island College has launched a new, fully-online bachelor program for adult students, filling a need for local employers.

Latest R.I. Business Headlines

RI SHORE ACCESS

Shoreline regulator and partners to canvass R.I. communities about what they need and want on shore access

Powered by a federal grant, long-term goals include a 5-year shoreline access management plan, and one right of way for every mile of Rhode Island’s coastline.
RI BUSINESS

Care New England names former Tufts Medicine executive as new CEO

Dr. Michael Wagner, who most recently served as chief physician executive for Tufts Medicine, will soon take the helm of Rhode Island’s second largest health care system.
RI BUSINESS

In Narragansett, short-term rental debate weighs owners’ rights, community concerns

Councilwomen who drafted a restrictive ordinance say something needs to be done: “We’re losing community and it’s driving up the prices.” Critics say the plan is an encroachment on property rights.

RI BUSINESS
BankRI to build new headquarters in Providence
Construction begins in summer 2023 on a six-story building on former I-195 land at the corner of South Main and Pike streets.

COLUMN | DAN MCGOWAN
Generational change is coming to Rhode Island - across every sector
Over the next year, key leaders in the nonprofit, government, and business world are set to leave their jobs. Can Rhode Island handle the change?

RI Business Briefs

Rhode Island business news: March 2022

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COMMENTARY | RYAN LUKOWICZ

Rhode Island, it’s time for statewide paratransit service

This is an equity issue, says Ryan Lukowicz, a North Kingstown High School student and RIPTA paratransit rider. Without it, Rhode Islanders with disabilities lose out on great jobs, and can’t access some of the state’s best restaurants and beaches, or needed medical support.

HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness in Rhode Island

Coverage of the housing and homelessness crisis by the staff of Globe Rhode Island.

RI BUSINESS

R.I. short-term rental registry goes live — you can search your neighborhood

Under the law, properties offered on third-party platforms like Airbnb and VRBO for less than 30 days at a time for tourist or transient use now must be registered with the state.

RI HEALTH

R.I. to build new public health lab as part of $165 million project

State Health Laboratories will be part of seven-story building on former I-195 land that will include space for lease to life-sciences organizations.

RI BUSINESS

Warren residents speak out against new affordable housing project

Others who testified were outraged the proposal includes razing two buildings in town’s historic district.

RI HOMELESSNESS

Homelessness in R.I. could reach an all-time high this winter, advocates say

About 50 people marched to Governor Dan McKee’s office Monday, calling on him to declare a state of emergency over the inadequate number of shelter beds heading into the winter months.

INNOVATORS Q&A

Combating food insecurity among college students with campus farms

The University of Rhode Island launched a free farmer’s market in 2021. This year, they are providing up to 1,000 pounds of free produce every week.

HOMELESSNESS

Could an Olmstead plan solve part of R.I.’s homeless problem?

Rhode Island is one of just seven states with no plan in place to help homeless residents who struggle with disabilities, addiction, and other issues. Advocates are pushing the governor to create one.