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Conservation effort protects 7.31 acres on Winnapaug Pond in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Apr 17, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced the conservation of 7.31 acres of coastal land on Winnapaug Pond in a collaborative effort with Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, Senator Jack Reed, Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode...

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Employers classified under the Finance and Insurance industry file 379 H-1B petitions in Rhode Island throughout 2024

By Ocean State Today | Apr 14, 2025

In 2024, 379 H-1B petitions were filed by employers classified under the Finance and Insurance 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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NFIB opposes several bills in Rhode Island legislative session

By Ocean State Today | Apr 14, 2025

The legislative session in Rhode Island is underway with hearings on significant bills intensifying.

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Rhode Island's combined tax revenues down 25.7% from Q2 to Q3 2024

By Ocean State Today | Apr 11, 2025

Rhode Island collected $1.4 billion in combined tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024.

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Q3 2024: Rhode Island's combined tax revenues down 21% since Q2 2024

By Ocean State Today | Apr 10, 2025

Rhode Island collected $1.4 billion in total tax revenues during the third quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Rhode Island's state campgrounds to open for season on April 12

By Ocean State Today | Apr 10, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the opening of four state campgrounds for the season on Saturday, April 12.

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Rhode Island ranks 35th among 38 U.S. states for teacher shortages

By Ocean State Today | Apr 10, 2025

As of 2025, Rhode Island reported 93 teacher vacancies, equating to 7 vacancies per 10,000 students, positioning it 35th among 38 U.S. states facing teacher shortages, according to the World Population Review.

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Rhode Island introduces regulation for public to salvage roadkill with permits

By Ocean State Today | Apr 8, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has introduced a new regulation allowing the public to collect wildlife species that have been killed in vehicle collisions.

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How many H-1B petitions were made by Rhode Island employers classified under the Manufacturing industry during 2024?

By Ocean State Today | Apr 7, 2025

Employers classified under the Manufacturing industry based in Rhode Island submitted 47 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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Analysis: Rhode Island one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Ocean State Today | Apr 6, 2025

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

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Rhode Island prepares for trout season with stockings and regulation reminders

By Ocean State Today | Apr 4, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced its preparation for the upcoming trout season, which will commence on Saturday, April 12.

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EDA awards $737,379 in grants for economic development projects in Rhode Island in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Apr 3, 2025

The Economic Development Administration (EDA) issued four grants totaling $737,379 in 2023 to fund economic development projects in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island ranks 18 among U.S. states for teacher starting salary

By Ocean State Today | Apr 2, 2025

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).

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DEM conserves 151 acres in Burrillville for habitat restoration and recreation

By Ocean State Today | Apr 2, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the conservation of 151 acres of forested land in Burrillville.

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Employers classified under the Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry file 2 H-1B petitions in Rhode Island throughout 2024

By Ocean State Today | Mar 31, 2025

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.

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Rhode Island coalition urges opposition to SAVE Act in U.S. House

By Ocean State Today | Mar 31, 2025

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.

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Rhode Island lawmakers consider tax hikes and minimum wage increases in 2025

By Ocean State Today | Mar 31, 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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Rhode Island awards $486,000 in grants to support local agriculture and seafood businesses

By Ocean State Today | Mar 27, 2025

Governor Dan McKee, members of the Rhode Island General Assembly, and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced the recipients of the 2025 Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA) grants at Farm Fresh Rhode Island in...

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How many H-1B petitions made by Rhode Island employers were approved during 2024?

By Ocean State Today | Mar 26, 2025

In 2024, 99.2% of H-1B petitions filed by employers in Rhode Island were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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2022: How government transfer reliance in Rhode Island has changed since 1970

By Ocean State Today | Mar 26, 2025

In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.6% of income in Rhode Island. How does this compare to historical figures?