Rhode Island

Central Falls Mayor Jim Diossa trumpets his formerly bankrupt city's rise to investment-grade status, and compares the tiny Rhode Island city with other distressed issuers including Detroit, Puerto Rico and Illinois. Hosted by Paul Burton.

Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said Monday that she supports new legislation to be introduced Tuesday about how the state, city and Pawtucket Red Sox would finance a new baseball stadium because it addresses her concerns about whether Pawtucket would backstop its financial commitment if anticipated revenues fall short.

The Rhode Island House will debate a $9.2 billion fiscal 2018 state budget.

While some firms in the municipal bond industry are merging, contracting or just plain closing, Tribal Capital Markets is doing exactly the opposite – it’s expanding into new spaces and hiring talented muni professionals with the backing of the Morongo Band of Mission Indians.

A Rhode Island judge denied a petition to release grand jury documents in the 38 Studios case.

Pawtucket Red Sox Chairman Larry Lucchino and Pawtucket Mayor Donald Grebien say they've built the framework of an agreement for financing an $83-million baseball stadium at the Apex department store site -- the details of which they're giving to Gov. Gina Raimondo and General Assembly leadership Tuesday.

Continued financial stability was cited as Moody's upgraded Central Falls, R.I. to Ba1.

Rhode Island released its first debt affordability report since 1999.

Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor touts the state's initiative to revive its manufacturing industry, and the "hit parade" of Ocean State business activity. Hosted by Northeast regional editor Paul Burton.

Central Falls, R.I., Mayor Jim Diossa discussed the city’s climb from bankruptcy to investment grade.

Siebert Cisneros Shank & Co. hired Ateesh Chanda to serve as General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.

The rebranded Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank approaches infrastructure as a strategic economic development tool.

A federal judge approved the Rhode Island Commerce Corp.’s settlement with the SEC over the state’s failed $75 million deal with videogame company 38 Studios.

Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner's initiative aims to boost local pension systems by making it easier for them to join the state system.

The Rhode Island Commerce Corp. and the Securities and Exchange Commission filed a joint motion in Rhode Island federal court on Wednesday asking the presiding judge to approve a final settlement over the RICC's involvement in a fraudulent private placement.

President Trump's healthcare bill would blow a hole in Rhode Island's budget and leave many state residents uninsured, said Gov. Gina Raimondo.

The 12-month investment gains of Rhode Island's pension fund topped $1 billion, state General Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced.

Central Falls, R.I., nearly five years after filing for Chapter 9 bankruptcy, has an investment-grade bond rating again.

Rhode Island Auditor Dennis Hoyle said he would probe expenses related to contractors and vendors connected to the failed United Healthcare Infrastructure Project computer system.

Rhode Island’s pension fund earned $117 million in investment gains in January, Treasurer Seth Magaziner announced at a State Investment Commission meeting.