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NFIB discusses New England's energy cost impact with expert analyst Isaac Orr

By Ocean State Today | Feb 4, 2025

NFIB recently conducted a virtual event featuring energy analyst Isaac Orr to discuss the impact of renewable energy costs and electrification mandates in New England.

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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.

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In Rhode Island, 34 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2025

Rhode Island registered 34 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Rhode Island receives 1 EDA grant totaling $200,000 for public works in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Dec 28, 2024

Rhode Island received one grant totaling $200,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Rhode Island receives 2 EDA grants totaling $197,923 for technical assistance in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Dec 27, 2024

Rhode Island received two grants totaling $197,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Rhode Island receives 1 EDA grant totaling $339,456 for planning in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Dec 26, 2024

Rhode Island received one grant totaling $339,456 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Complaint filed over ILO Group contract scandal in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Dec 19, 2024

Common Cause Rhode Island has filed a complaint with the Public Information Office of Secretary of State Gregg Amore.

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

By Ocean State Today | Dec 6, 2024

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's license tax revenue down 44.1% in Q2 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Ocean State Today | Dec 2, 2024

Rhode Island collected $33 million in license taxes during the second quarter of 2024, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Inflation in Rhode Island lower than national average as of November 2024

By Ocean State Today | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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Individual income tax revenue up 45.3% from previous quarter in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Dec 1, 2024

The second quarter of 2024 brought in $465 million in individual income tax revenue for Rhode Island, a 45.3% increase from the first quarter, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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In Rhode Island, 26 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Ocean State Today | Dec 1, 2024

Rhode Island registered 26 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Tax Revenue Analysis: Rhode Island collects $558 million in sales and gross receipt tax during Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Nov 30, 2024

Rhode Island collected $558 million in tax and gross receipts, a 5.9% decrease from the third quarter of 2023, according to the U.S. Census Bureau