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VA provides 144 home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Mar 22, 2024

There were 144 VA home purchase loans issued in Rhode Island in the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 totaling $61.2 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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March Madness: Rhode Island represented by Courtney Swider in women’s NCAA tournament

By Ocean State Today | Mar 20, 2024

Portsmouth player represents Rhode Island in the tournament.

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March Madness: Rhode Island represented by 3 basketball players in men’s NCAA tournament

By Ocean State Today | Mar 19, 2024

Providence, Cumberland and South Kingstown players represent Rhode Island in the tournament.

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Rhode Island ranked 18th highest in the U.S. for average income in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Mar 16, 2024

Rhode Island ranked 18th highest for average annual earnings per resident among U.S. states, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau.

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"In the name of the father, son, and holy spirit;" While Brown U. student, son of Ohio GOP U.S. Senate candidate led strip tease club that mocked Christmas, Christianity

By Ocean State Today | Mar 15, 2024

While a student at Brown University, the son of current Republican Ohio U.S. Senate candidate Bernie Moreno was the president of a "pole dancing" club that held "performances" mocking Christmas, and Christianity.

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

By Ocean State Today | Mar 1, 2024

As of February 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 15.1% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of an 18.6% increase.

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FDA Inspection: What type of Rhode Island companies were under most scrutiny during February?

By Ocean State Today | Mar 1, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Devices company from Rhode Island in February.

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AG Peter Neronha: ‘The FTC and Congress must act to ensure fulsome regulation of PBMs nationwide’

By Ocean State Today | Feb 22, 2024

State Attorney General Peter Neronha (D-Rhode Island) sent a letter to U.S. Congressional leadership this week saying Congress should “act to ensure fulsome regulation of pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs).

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VA provides 187 home loans in Rhode Island totaling $76.2 million in Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 21, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 187 home loans totaling $76.2 million in Rhode Island during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Rhode Island declines from Q3 to Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Rhode Island in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $425,256, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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VA home loan amount averages $407,645 in Rhode Island for Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 20, 2024

The average VA loan amount in Rhode Island during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $407,645, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Number of VA loans issued in Rhode Island decreases by 55.4% from 2022 to 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 671 home loans totaling $275.8 million in Rhode Island during the fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island falls in Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 19, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island during the fourth quarter of the fiscal year 2023 was $407,645, a 1.2% decrease from the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island ranks 49th in total VA home loans during Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 19, 2024

Rhode Island ranked 49th in VA home loans in the fourth quarter of 2023 with 187 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island ranked 18th in average VA home loan amount in Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 17, 2024

With $407,645 in home loans issued, Rhode Island ranked 18th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 27.8% fewer purchase loans in Rhode Island for 2023 vs. 2022

By Ocean State Today | Feb 15, 2024

The number of VA purchase loans in Rhode Island for 2023 was 510 and totaled $220.3 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island in 2023 vs. 2022

By Ocean State Today | Feb 15, 2024

The VA issued 671 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the 2023 fiscal year, totaling $275.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island ranked 48th among U.S. states in total VA home loans during 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 15, 2024

Rhode Island ranked 48th in VA home loans in 2023 with 671 loans issued, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA Purchase Loans in Rhode Island average $425,256 for Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | Feb 15, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Rhode Island in the fourth quarter of fiscal year 2023 was $425,256, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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“COVID” MRNA injections still required at 2 colleges in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Feb 5, 2024

Rhode Island still has two colleges that require students to have “COVID” mRNA injections to attend their classes.