State of Rhode Island
Recent News About State of Rhode Island
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2022: How government transfer reliance in Rhode Island has changed since 1970
In 2022, government transfers contributed 19.6% of income in Rhode Island. How does this compare to historical figures?
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5 basketball players from Rhode Island to play in NCAA women’s tournament
Johnston, Portsmouth, Cumberland, West Warwick and Charlestown players represent Rhode Island in the tournament.
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Rhode Island has 9 basketball players on the court in this year’s men’s NCAA March Madness tournament
Pawtucket has the most players of any city representing Rhode Island in the tournament.
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Rhode Island ranks 15th highest in U.S. for per capita government transfer income at $12,447 in 2022
In 2022, residents of Rhode Island received an average of $12,447 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it 15th highest in the nation.
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Rhode Island ranks 22nd highest in the U.S. for government transfer dependency at 19.6% in 2022
In 2022, government transfers made up 19.6% of income in Rhode Island—ranking it the 22nd most dependent among U.S. states.
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Analysis: Rhode Island among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
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: Residents received $3.33 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022
In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Rhode Island, providing an average of $3,040 per capita to residents.
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Rhode Island: Medicare dependency reached 4.5% in 2022
In 2022, Medicare transfers made up 4.5% of income in Rhode Island, providing an average of $2,866 per capita to residents.
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Rhode Island: Social Security made up 6.4% of total income in 2022
In 2022, Social Security transfers made up 6.4% of income in Rhode Island, providing an average of $4,065 per capita to residents.
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Rhode Island: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 2% of income in 2022
In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 2% of income in Rhode Island, providing an average of $1,270 per capita to residents.
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Analysis: Rhode Island among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports
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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2023: Rhode Island ranks 48th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $737,379
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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Analysis: Rhode Island one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
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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In Rhode Island, 34 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
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
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
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
Rhode Island received one grant totaling $339,456 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.
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Analysis: Rhode Island one of 25 states allowing boys to play girls’ high school sports
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
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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In Rhode Island, 26 people have died after receiving COVID-19 “vaccine”
Rhode Island registered 26 deaths after admission of a “COVID-19” MRNA injection, according to the Vaccine Adverse Event Reporting System (VAERS).