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Rhode Island DOT releases final RFP for Washington Bridge project

By Ocean State Today | Feb 19, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has released the final version of the request for proposal (RFP) for the Washington Bridge Replacement Project.

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Rhode Island DEM announces spring outdoor education programs

By Ocean State Today | Feb 18, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Fish and Wildlife (DFW) has announced a new series of spring programs aimed at engaging residents with the state's natural resources.

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Rhode Island sees 6 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024

By Ocean State Today | Feb 17, 2025

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Rhode Island, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Governor McKee announces new litter-free microgrant application period

By Ocean State Today | Feb 14, 2025

Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee have announced a new application period for microgrants as part of the Litter-Free Rhode Island program.

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NFIB opposes new Rhode Island bills impacting small businesses

By Ocean State Today | Feb 14, 2025

Rhode Island lawmakers began the 2025 legislative session with committee hearings on various legislative proposals affecting small businesses.

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Rhode Island simplifies hunting license sales with new changes

By Ocean State Today | Feb 13, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management’s Division of Fish & Wildlife (DFW) will simplify the sale of hunting and freshwater fishing licenses, permits, stamps, and tags by releasing all items for sale on February 19.

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Rhode Island Ethics Commission moves to strengthen gift rules amid controversy

By Ocean State Today | Feb 11, 2025

Today, the Rhode Island Ethics Commission initiated steps to tighten the state's "gift rule" following advocacy by Common Cause Rhode Island in 2024.

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Rhode Island seeks seasonal staff for state parks and beaches

By Ocean State Today | Feb 10, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is actively seeking individuals to fill important seasonal roles, including lifeguards and park rangers, at state beaches, parks, and campgrounds.

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Analysis: Rhode Island among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Ocean State Today | Feb 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Ocean State Today shows that Rhode Island is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Rhode Island offers free wildfire suppression training for local firefighters

By Ocean State Today | Feb 6, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is offering a training course aimed at enhancing the state's response to wildfires.

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Rhode Island experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Ocean State Today | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

FOIA Request Sent to Rhode Island Board of Elections Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Ocean State Today | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Rhode Island Board of Elections regarding the upcoming spring elections candidates for office on February 5, 2025.

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Rhode Island considers options to address budget deficit

By Ocean State Today | Feb 3, 2025

In a recent interview, Rhode Island Speaker Shekarchi addressed the state's projected budget deficit of $300-330 million.

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Avian flu detected at noncommercial farm flock by Rhode Island officials

By Ocean State Today | Jan 24, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the detection of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock located in southern Washington County.

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Rhode Island announces winter trout stocking schedule

By Ocean State Today | Jan 15, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced its winter trout and salmon stocking schedule.

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NFIB reacts to Governor McKee's address on avoiding tax hikes

By Ocean State Today | Jan 14, 2025

The National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) has responded to Governor Dan McKee's 2025 State of the State Address.

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2023: Rhode Island ranks 48th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $737,379

By Ocean State Today | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Rhode Island received $737,379 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 48th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Property tax revenue down 66.7% from previous quarter in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Jan 7, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $1 million in property tax revenue for Rhode Island, a 66.7% decrease from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Analysis: Rhode Island one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Ocean State Today | Jan 6, 2025

As President Biden revealed new rules regarding Title IX protections in April of 2024, which redefined “sex” to include “gender-identity,” an analysis by Ocean State Today shows that Rhode Island is one of 25 states that allow boys to play in girls’ high school sports.

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Higher individual income tax revenue in Rhode Island during Q3 2024

By Ocean State Today | Jan 6, 2025

The third quarter of 2024 brought in $486 million in individual income tax revenue for Rhode Island, a 4.5% increase from the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.