Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Rhode Island throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry based in Rhode Island submitted two H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
Rhode Island coalition urges opposition to SAVE Act in U.S. House
The Rhode Island Voting Access Coalition (RIVAC) has urged Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo, both Democrats from Rhode Island, to vote against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Rhode Island lawmakers consider tax hikes and minimum wage increases in 2025
As the Rhode Island legislative session progresses in 2025, attention centers on the state's revenue challenges and potential tax increases.
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- 1 H-1B petition filed by Public Administration employers classified under the Public Administration industry in Rhode Island in 2024
- 5 basketball players from Rhode Island to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Rhode Island's individual income tax revenue reached $403 million in Q4, 2023
Individual income taxes in Rhode Island reached $403 million in the fourth quarter of 2023.
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Rhode Island sees 750 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Retail Trade industry during 2024
Employers classified under the Retail Trade industry based in Rhode Island submitted 750 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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9 basketball players from Rhode Island to play in men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Pawtucket has the most players of any city representing Rhode Island in the tournament.
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Rhode Island small business legislation draws opposition from NFIB
This week, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) submitted testimony on various bills that could impact small businesses in Rhode Island.
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NFIB voices concern over potential impacts of proposed Rhode Island legislation
NFIB has presented testimony on various bills that may impact small businesses in Rhode Island.
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Rhode Island begins monitoring truck weights on Washington Bridge
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has started sharing data from its weigh-in-motion (WIM) technology on the eastbound Washington Bridge.
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Rhode Island ranks 15th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,447 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Rhode Island received an average of $12,447 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in the nation.
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Rhode Island ranks 22nd highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 19.6% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.6% of income in Rhode Island—ranking it the 22nd most dependent among U.S. states.
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Rhode Island allocates $2M+ for coastal resilience projects
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) and the Rhode Island Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC) have announced that thirteen projects will receive over $2 million in funding from the 2024 Ocean State Climate...
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H-1B Insights: Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry file 136 petitions in Rhode Island throughout 2024
Employers classified under the Management of Companies and Enterprises industry based in Rhode Island submitted 136 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.
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Funding available for local food businesses through new award program
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Agriculture and Forest Environment is collaborating with the Northeast Regional Food Business Center to introduce the Business Builder Award Program sub-awards.
