Ocean State Today

Rhode Island's combined tax revenues up 5.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Ocean State Today | Nov 13, 2024

Rhode Island collected $1 billion in combined tax revenues, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

Which type of Rhode Island companies were inspected the most by FDA in Q3?

By Ocean State Today | Nov 11, 2024

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) conducted an inspection at one Food and Cosmetics company from Rhode Island in the third quarter of 2024.

Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island increases from 2022 to 2023

By Ocean State Today | Nov 8, 2024

The average VA loan amount for Rhode Island in the fiscal year 2023 was $410,982, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Analysis: Rhode Island among 25 states that allow boys to play girls’ high school sports

By Ocean State Today | Nov 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.