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Rhode Island representative asks governor to use royal charter to establish free trade zone
Rhode Island state Rep. Joe McNamara called for the creation of a free trade zone based on the state's royal charter to push back on President Trump's tariffs.
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Rhode Island secures $221 million in federal funding for Washington Bridge repairs
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation gained access to the first $30 million wave of federal funds from the grant.
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Federal food aid cuts hit RI, economic impacts of Washington Bridge issues, and more
More than 80,000 Rhode Islanders depend on food from the Rhode Island Community Food Bank and its network of food pantries.
Lawmakers secure funding for the Washington Bridge
There was a strong display of bipartisan support at a hearing in Washington on Wednesday that involved money for the ...
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U.S. Transports Secretary Sean P. Duffy Finalizes $221 Million Federal Grant to Rebuild Rhode Island's Washington Bridge
US grants $221M to rebuild Rhode Island's failing Washington Bridge, addressing critical infrastructure and backlog issues.
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$221M Funding to Rebuild Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge Finalized, DOT Says
Duffy announced a grant agreement has been executed for $221 million in federal funding awarded to Rhode Island’s Washington Bridge project. This comes as the Trump Administration inherited roughly ...
Washington Trust provides $11 million in financing to Track 15 Operating, LLC
Washington Trust's Commercial Banking Group recently provided $11 million in financing to Track 15 Operating, LLC for ...