Boundaries of Banking and Markets, October 2025 - National Bank Preemption Addressed by the First Circuit

The Supreme Court handed down an opinion last year regarding national bank preemption in the case Cantero v. Bank of America, which we wrote about here. In that case, which involved a Second Circuit decision regarding a New York state law...

New Hampshire has one of highest student loan payments in US, according to WalletHub

Personal finance company WalletHub released its list of states with the highest student loan payments, and New Hampshire took the No. 3 spot. The list was compiled based on consumer data and the median student loan payment amounts across all...

More than Medicaid, Medicare at risk: Program for working-class Rhode Islanders has been cut

By Rep. JUNE S. SPEAKMAN and Sen. PAMELA J. LAURIA Last month, enrollment notices began going out to 45,000 Rhode Islanders that announce dramatic increases in the cost of their health insurance policies. These individuals and families are not...

Aging wisely in Rhode Island

By Ann Martini "You can’t help getting older, but you don’t have to get old,” the comedian George Burns once said. If you know who Burns is, you might be heading toward what was once called “your golden years.” At a time when youth tend to...

Judge says construction of large offshore wind farm near Rhode Island can resume

A federal judge ruled on Monday that work can resume on Revolution Wind, a large and nearly complete offshore wind farm near Rhode Island. Construction on the project had been halted since Aug. 22, when the Trump administration issued a stop-work...

Corcoran Expands to Rhode Island With Launch of Corcoran Chart House Realty

Corcoran Group LLC has announced the continued expansion of its affiliate network with the launch of Corcoran Chart House Realty, operating across Rhode Island’s coastal enclaves. Led by broker/owner Matthew Antonio, the firm will serve clients...

All 50 States Will See Devastating Economic Hit in Democrat Shutdown

As Democrats hold the government hostage over their push to fund free healthcare for illegal aliens, the Council of Economic Advisers warns the U.S. could lose $15 billion in GDP each week the government is shut down — a crisis that will ripple...

One Neighborhood Builders gets $3M loan from Rhode Island Foundation for apartment development

EAST PROVIDENCE – One Neighborhood Builders has secured a $3 million loan from the Rhode Island Foundation for the first phase of its Center City Apartments development in the city. The loan announced Wednesday allows the nonprofit to secure...

Pick-your-own pumpkins at these 8 Rhode Island patches this fall

Rhode Island offers numerous farms for pick-your-own pumpkins and other fall activities. Many pumpkin patches also feature attractions like corn mazes, hayrides, and petting zoos. Visitors can often purchase seasonal treats such as apple cider...

Short film ‘Love and Feathers’ shines a spotlight on Jesse Lanterman

WESTERLY — Jesse Lanterman of Charlestown knows a little something about being in the spotlight. The 45-year old Olympian has stood upon platforms before crowds of onlookers as gold medals were placed around her neck after placing in the Special...

Chaos takes a holiday: Powell brings voice of reason to Rhode Island

Warwick’s Crowne Plaza last week was the place to be for Rhode Island’s political and business leaders as they joined one of the first public appearances by Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell since the Fed’s quarter-point cut in the federal...

URI Police receive first-ever accreditation from Rhode Island Police Accreditation Commission

Posted on September 30, 2025 Updated on September 30, 2025 The University’s law enforcement agency joins ranks of other police departments in Rhode Island participating in the accreditation program. KINGSTON, R.I. – Sept. 30, 2025 – The University...

Former prosecutor Keith Hoffmann launches bid for Rhode Island attorney general

Keith Hoffmann, who worked in a series of different roles in the Rhode Island Attorney General’s office, formally announced Tuesday his campaign to be the state’s next attorney general. Hoffmann, 38, until recently served as director of policy in...

NBC 10 I-Team: What to expect with upcoming cannabis shop expansion in Rhode Island

More than three years after Rhode Island legalized recreational cannabis, the process to pick up to 24 more dispensaries is now underway. The application window is open until the end of the year. It comes after the Rhode Island Cannabis Control...

Corcoran Group launches first Rhode Island affiliate with Barrington-based brokerage

The Corcoran Group announced Monday the launch of its first Rhode Island affiliate, Corcoran Chart House Realty, marking the second major luxury real estate brand to expand into the state in less than a week. The announcement comes four days after...

Bally’s Lands Increased Credit Facility Following Rhode Island Casino Sale

Posted on: September 30, 2025, 02:42h. Last updated on: September 30, 2025, 02:42h. Gaming company said it has approval to increase credit facility to $510 million Creditors also approved sale-leaseback transaction on Rhode Island casino Bally’s...

Matos: Task force to offer guidance, not dictate business succession

Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos is seeking to encourage employee ownership as a succession plan for small-business owners, but collaboration with the business community and improved workforce education are critical for success, observers say. In March,...

Corcoran Group adds first Rhode Island affiliate

Pamela Liebman — president and CEO of Corcoran Group — made the announcement, highlighting the brand’s ongoing expansion into premium residential markets. “Rhode Island’s East Bay and coastal enclaves offer a rare blend of heritage, lifestyle, and...

Bank sponsors financial literacy program in schools

Washington Trust announced last week that it is sponsoring free financial education classroom materials and training for 29 public middle and high schools throughout Rhode Island for the fourth consecutive year. Teachers can access free digital...

Financial crisis leaves N.H. school district in limbo

Soon, more details emerged: The 1,500-student district was struggling to pay critical bills for payroll and health benefits and was facing “a massive deficit, anywhere between $1 and $5 million,” according to Heather Whitney, chair of the...