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American Principles Project President: Girls’ sports, private spaces ‘should be protected from cradle to the grave’

By Ocean State Today | Jun 11, 2024

Terry Schilling, president of the American Principles Project said states like Rhode Island need to to protect girls’ sports teams and access to private spaces at every level of education, not just college.

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ACLU of RI comments on LEOBOR reform bill amendment

By Ocean State Today | Jun 7, 2024

The ACLU of Rhode Island and Common Cause Rhode Island have issued a joint statement regarding the recent amendment to the LEOBOR reform bill (H 7263 Sub A/S 2096 Sub A) passed by the Rhode Island Senate. The organizations expressed appreciation for the Senate's decision to amend the bill, specifically removing the House version’s ban on public access to body camera footage involving minor incidents of police misconduct.

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

By Ocean State Today | Jun 6, 2024

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 ranks no. 42 in 2024 Parent Power index, empowering families in education choices

By Ocean State Today | Jun 3, 2024

In the Center for Education Reform's 2024 Parent Power Index, Rhode Island secured the forty-second position, with an Overall Parent Power Index Score of 60%.

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In Rhode Island, 25 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”

By Ocean State Today | Jun 2, 2024

Rhode Island registered 25 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).

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Rhode Island inflation rate lower than national average as of May 2024

By Ocean State Today | Jun 1, 2024

As of May 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.1% increase.

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Rhode Island's pension fund valued at $12.4 million in 2022

By Ocean State Today | Jun 1, 2024

In 2022, Rhode Island had $12.4 million in total cash and investment holdings in its public pension funds, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Average VA IRRRL Loan amount in Rhode Island declines from 2022 to 2023

By Ocean State Today | May 30, 2024

The average VA IRRRL Loan amount for Rhode Island in 2023 was $381,997, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island one of 30 states that allows copay accumulators

By Ocean State Today | May 28, 2024

Rhode Island is one of thirty states that allows copay accumulators.

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Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island increases in Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 25, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $419,663, a 2.9% increase over 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 Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2024

Rhode Island ranked 49th in VA home loans in the first quarter of 2024 with 141 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island ranked 12th in average VA home loan amount in Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2024

With $419,663 in home loans issued, Rhode Island ranked 12th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 29.9% fewer home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2024

There were 101 VA home purchases in Rhode Island in the first quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $44.8 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island receives $417,987 in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan during Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 16, 2024

The VA issued one Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan in Rhode Island during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA issues fewer Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island in Q1 2024 vs. Q4 2023

By Ocean State Today | May 16, 2024

The VA issued one Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the first quarter of fiscal year 2024, compared to four loans the previous quarter, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 101 home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 15, 2024

There were 101 VA home purchase loans issued in Rhode Island in the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $44.8 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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VA provides 141 home loans in Rhode Island totaling $59.2 million in Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 15, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 141 home loans totaling $59.2 million in Rhode Island during the first quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

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New England coalition voices concern over LEOBOR bills' transparency

By Ocean State Today | May 15, 2024

The New England First Amendment Coalition (NEFAC) and a group of Rhode Island open government advocates have voiced serious concerns over a bill that mandates police departments to withhold certain body-worn camera footage, which would otherwise be accessible under the state's public records law.

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Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Rhode Island increases from Q4 2023 to Q1

By Ocean State Today | May 10, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Rhode Island in the first quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $443,890, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index

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

By Ocean State Today | May 1, 2024

As of April 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 16.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 19.9% increase.