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News from May 2022

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Preteen Kick-Off

By Press release submission | May 19, 2022

Current 3rd-5th grade families are invited to a Preteen Kick-Off on Wednesday, June 1st from 6-7pm out by the sand volleyball court

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10 people die in Rhode Island with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in week ending May 14, 2022

By Ocean State Today | May 18, 2022

There were 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending May 14, 2022, an increase over the previous week.

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Rhode Island collected $2.2 million in taxes on hunting and fishing licenses in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 18, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 0.1 percent, or $2.2 million, came from taxes on hunting and fishing licenses, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

Congressional Record publishes “Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” in the Senate section on May 16

By Ocean State Today | May 18, 2022

“Cloture Motion (Executive Session)” was published on page S2509 of the Congressional Record on May 16.

Congressional Record publishes “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” in the Senate section on May 16

By Ocean State Today | May 18, 2022

The Senate section of the Congressional Record published “LEGISLATIVE SESSION” on May 16.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause in Rhode Island during week ending April 30

By Ocean State Today | May 18, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending April 30, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island collected 48.6% more in taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 18, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $8 million came from taxes on motor vehicle operator licenses, a 48.6 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Amended cannabis legalization bill passes committees

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

Legislation to legalize, regulate and tax adult recreational cannabis use in Rhode Island cleared committee votes in both the House and the Senate today.

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Town of Burrillville Town Council Meeting on June 8

By Press release submission | May 18, 2022

Town of Burrillville Town Council Meeting on June 8

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Rhode Island: 110 people age 85 and older are estimated to have died during week ending April 30

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 110 individuals age 85 and older died during the week ending April 30.

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34 people die in Rhode Island from heart disease in week ending May 14, 2022

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2022

There were 34 deaths with heart disease listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 19% decrease from the previous week.

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Less than 10 people die with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause in Rhode Island during week ending April 30

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2022

There were less than 10 deaths with COVID-19 listed as a contributing cause reported in Rhode Island in the week ending April 30, making up less than 6.4% of total deaths by all causes in Rhode Island.

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Rhode Island collected $229.4 million in selective sales and gross receipts taxes in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, 5.3 percent, or $229.4 million, came from miscellaneous selective sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Death expectancy exceeds death count in Rhode Island during week ending April 30

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2022

Rhode Island's death count did not exceed death expectancy during the week ending April 30, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

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Rhode Island collected 1,344.2% more in taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses in 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2022

Of the $4.3 billion in taxes collected by Rhode Island in 2021, $1.2 million came from taxes on alcoholic beverages licenses, a 1,344.2 percent increase over the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Annual Survey of State Government Tax Collections (STC).

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Home vacancies in Rhode Island down 0.4% from 2020 to 2021

By Ocean State Today | May 17, 2022

Rhode Island's home vacancy rate was 0.7 percent in 2021, a decrease of 0.4 percent from the previous year, according to the U.S. Census Bureau report released in March.

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Bryant hosts Wagner to close out regular season

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

The Bryant University baseball team closes the regular season this weekend when it welcomes Wagner College to Conaty Park for a three-game series.

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Carpentersville Community Meal Pickup

By Press release submission | May 17, 2022

Carpentersville Community Meal Pickup

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How many 75-84-year-olds died in Rhode Island during week ending April 30?

By Ocean State Today | May 16, 2022

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention estimates 74 people in the 75-84 age group died during the week ending April 30.

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31 people die in Rhode Island from cancer in week ending May 14, 2022

By Ocean State Today | May 16, 2022

There were 31 deaths with cancer listed as the underlying cause reported in Rhode Island during the week ending May 14, 2022, a 38% decrease from the previous week.