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News from January 2022

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28 people die in Rhode Island from heart disease in week ending November 27

By Ocean State Today | Jan 5, 2022

There were 28 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending November 27, a 17.6 percent decrease from the previous week.

“EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)” published by Congressional Record in the Senate section on Jan. 3

By Ocean State Today | Jan 5, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “EXECUTIVE CALENDAR (Executive Session)” on Jan. 3.

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32 people die in Rhode Island from cancer in week ending November 27

By Ocean State Today | Jan 4, 2022

There were 32 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending November 27, a 28.9 percent decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die in Rhode Island from chronic lower respiratory disease in week ending November 27

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with chronic lower respiratory disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending November 27, a decrease from the previous week.

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Rhode Island ranks 38th nationwide in public pension contributions in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 3, 2022

Rhode Island received $966,259 in public pension contributions, ranking it 38th in the United States in 2021, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Rhode Island receives 2 EDA grants totaling $1,724,674 for economic adjustment assistance in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 2, 2022

Rhode Island received two grants totaling $1,724,674 for economic adjustment assistance in 2021 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Rhode Island's combined tax revenues down 2.4% from Q3 to Q4 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 2, 2022

Rhode Island collected $1.1 billion in combined tax revenues and income taxes during the fourth quarter of 2021.

“RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT AWARD RECIPIENTS” published by Congressional Record in the Extensions of Remarks section on Dec. 30

By Ocean State Today | Jan 2, 2022

“RECOGNIZING EAGLE SCOUT AWARD RECIPIENTS“ was published in the Extensions of Remarks section on page E1400 on Dec. 30

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Rhode Island Pension Fund Performance: Earnings dip by 2.4% in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 2, 2022

The earnings on investments for Rhode Island public pensions dropped from $123,693 in 2020 to $120,738 in 2021, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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12 people die in Rhode Island from Alzheimer's disease in week ending November 27

By Ocean State Today | Jan 2, 2022

There were 12 deaths with Alzheimer's disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending November 27, an increase over the previous week.

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Rhode Island ranks 14th in average VA home loan amount in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

With $311,153 in issued loans, Rhode Island ranked 14th for the average amount of a VA home loan in 2021, according to figures provided by the Veteran Affairs Home Loans Index.

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Rhode Island collects $507 million in sales and gross receipt tax revenue in Q4 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

Rhode Island collected $507 million in sales and gross receipt taxes during the fourth quarter of 2021, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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Rhode Island receives 1 EDA grant totaling $101,923 for technical assistance in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

Rhode Island received one grant totaling $101,923 for technical assistance in 2021 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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2021: Rhode Island ranks 47th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $1,826,597

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, Rhode Island received $1,826,597 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 47th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Providence-Warwick nonfarm payroll employees decrease by 3.1% since December 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for January 2022 in the Providence-Warwick metropolitan statistical area was 569,900, a 3.1 percent decrease from the previous month, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Providence-Warwick sees 587,900 nonfarm payroll employees in December

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

The number of employees on nonfarm payrolls for December in Rhode Island's Providence-Warwick metropolitan statistical area was 587,900, according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics.

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Breaking Down Rhode Island's Pension Contributions: $966,258 collected in 2021

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

In 2021, Rhode Island had received $966,258 in contributions to its public pension funds, according to data obtained from the U.S. Census Bureau's Annual Survey of Public Pensions.

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Home vacancies in Rhode Island down 0.4 percent in Q4

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

Rhode Island’s home vacancy rate was 0.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2021, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous quarter, according to a U.S. Census Bureau report.

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Rhode Island's income tax revenue up 16.8% in year since Q4 2020

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

Rhode Island collected $403 million in individual income taxes during the fourth quarter of 2021, a 16.8% increase over the same period the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

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VA issues more Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island in 2021 vs. 2020

By Ocean State Today | Jan 1, 2022

The VA issued 3,050 Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans in Rhode Island during the 2021 fiscal year, totaling $949 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.