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In CVS’s home state, pharmacists in 2 retail stores vote to unionize

The union’s victories, which took place at 24/7 CVS retail pharmacy stores in Wakefield and Westerly, are the second and third unionized shops The Pharmacy Guild in the last four weeks, and the first CVS retail stores.

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Bryant University hires new business school dean

Todd M. Alessandri, who works as an associate dean at Northeastern University’s business school, will move to Bryant’s business school beginning July 22.
COMMENTARY | Julie Owens and Lisa Ranglin

A marketing campaign isn’t what our small business community needs

For the thousands of business owners in the shadow of the Washington Bridge, targeted grants could provide critical funds.
COMMENTARY | REBECCA KISLAK, DAVID MORALES, KAREN ALZATE

Are R.I. millionaires paying their fair share of state taxes?

A 3 percent surtax on annual incomes above $1 million could be dedicated to public transportation, education, and child care.

WEATHER
Flash flooding swamps cars in R.I., causes some power outages
Thunderstorms snapped utility poles and tree branches, and police reported that gushing water popped open manhole covers.

RI SPORTS
US Sailing settles federal lawsuit against former members, America One Racing
The Bristol, R.I.,-based US Sailing Association filed a complaint in January, accusing American yachtsmen Paul Cayard, Jose Spina, William Ruh, and America One of harming the team.

COMMENTARY | Jon D. Brien and Brian Leung
Preserving health care equity: R.I’.s fight to stop pharmaceutical discrimination
House Bill 7879 and Senate Bill 2725 would protect hospitals and health centers from these practices and enable them to continue providing equitable care.

FOOD & DINING
Where to eat and drink on Wickenden Street in Providence
From gourmet pizzas to one of the state’s only Uyghur restaurants, these places to eat along Wickenden Street are worth a visit.

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TRAVEL

Breeze Airways to double operations at T.F. Green, launch international flights out of R.I. by 2025.

The low-cost airline, which began flying out of T.F. Green three years ago, currently offers 132 weekly flights to 18 destinations. It serves more destinations than any other airline at T.F. Green.

HOUSING

Old monastery will have new life as affordable housing, but not everyone in affluent R.I. town agrees

In Barrington, R.I., town officials want to redevelop the former Carmelite monastery property in a plan that would include housing for seniors.

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R.I. will issue $80m bond for URI life sciences building this year, Speaker Shekarchi says

In front of a room of hundreds of biotech, education, and business leaders, Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi confirmed that funding for the University of Rhode Island’s proposed life sciences building ”will be in the budget” this year.

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A sneak peek at the Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub summit

Hundreds of policymakers, thought leaders, and politicians are coming together at the R.I. convention center to discuss where Rhode Island fits in a multibillion-dollar industry.

COMMENTARY | John A. Pernorio

Governor McKee must live up to his promises for Rhode Island’s nursing homes

Establish the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board and hold nursing homes accountable to invest public dollars in frontline staff and residents.

INNOVATOR Q&A

Small businesses in R.I. should consider expanding into global markets, says trade leader

Eva-Marie Mancuso, the director of the John H. Chafee Center for International Business at Bryant University, said businesses facing interruptions from the Washington Bridge problems can turn to trade.

RI COURTS

One of R.I.’s richest families reaches settlement in legal battle

A Superior Court trial had been set to begin on Monday in a lawsuit accusing “Buff” Chace of using a $70 million trust for his own enrichment by investing trust assets in Providence real-estate deals.

RI BUSINESS

Could cannabis stores open on Federal Hill or the East Side of Providence?

Providence may dramatically expand which areas of the city could be host to a pot shop.

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Rhode Island business news: March 2022