EDA awards $737,379 in grants for economic development projects in Rhode Island in 2023
The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued four grants totaling $737,379 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Rhode Island.
Rhode Island ranks 18 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary
Rhode Island ranks 18 among U.S. states for teacher starting salaries, with an average starting salary of $46,066 in 2024, according to the National Education Association (NEA).
DEM conserves 151 acres in Burrillville for habitat restoration and recreation
The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the conservation of 151 acres of forested land in Burrillville.
- Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Rhode Island throughout 2024
- Rhode Island coalition urges opposition to SAVE Act in U.S. House
- Rhode Island lawmakers consider tax hikes and minimum wage increases in 2025
- Rhode Island awards $486,000 in grants to support local agriculture and seafood businesses
- How many H-1B petitions made by Rhode Island employers were approved during 2024?
2022: How government transfer reliance in Rhode Island has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.6% of income in Rhode Island. How does this compare to historical figures?
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1 H-1B petition filed by Public Administration employers classified under the Public Administration industry in Rhode Island in 2024
Employers classified under the Public Administration industry based in Rhode Island submitted one H-1B petition 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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5 basketball players from Rhode Island to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Johnston, Portsmouth, Cumberland, West Warwick and Charlestown players represent Rhode Island in the tournament.
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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.
