The lead federal agency involved in the Block Island Wind Farm has embarked on a five-year study to examine the project’s environmental impact.
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Brown Revokes Honorary Degree For Bill Cosby
Brown University has revoked an honorary degree awarded to the comedian Bill Cosby in the wake of allegations he drugged and sexually assaulted a…
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EDC Board Told Legislature Knew About And Vetted 38 Studios
During a closed session on June 9, 2010, the board of Rhode Island’s Economic Development Corporation received a briefing on what then-Governor Don…
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Democratic Operative Peter Baptista Has a New Gig with SAS
Democratic operative Peter Baptista is taking a job doing government sales with SAS, the global software and analytics company, RIPR has learned….
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RI Delegation Seeks More Details About Marine Monuments Proposal
Sens. Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse have asked President Obama to share details about his plans to designate areas off the New England coast as a…
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The Bottom Line: Diversity Lags In Banking Industry
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy sits down with Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line….
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Biotech Firm NABsys Shuts Down After 10 Years
Providence-based biotech company NABsys has shut down after nearly 10 years in operation. Early investments came from a state-backed technology fund and…
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TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
It’s a somber Friday as we pause to remember 9/11 and the lives lost 14 years ago. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, your tips…
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The Bottom Line: Hunt Yachts And The Future Of Boat Building
Providence Business News Editor Mark Murphy sits down with Rhode Island Public Radio’s Dave Fallon for our weekly business segment, The Bottom Line….