To hear Gov. Charlie Baker tell it, the House and Senate are about ready to dive into “end of year” activities, like passing a spending bill to close out the books on the fiscal year that ended more ...

PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island Gov. Lincoln Chafee met Thursday with government and private-sector leaders to present his vision for a “back-to-basics” approach to economic development following ...

Economic development is important to many communities to increase jobs and long-term revenue growth. Local governments can encourage economic development and growth through a variety of tools, such as ...

Sen. Jonathan Dismang (third from right) and Rep. Howard Beaty (right) pose with other Republican legislators and Gov. Sarah Sanders at a bill signing ceremony Credit: Brian Chilson In 2026, Arkansans ...