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Rhode Island's sales and gross receipts tax revenue up 30.1% in Q1 compared to same quarter of the previous year

By Ocean State Today | Nov 15, 2024

Rhode Island collected $475 million in sales and gross receipts taxes, according to the U.S. Census Bureau's Quarterly Summary of State and Local Taxes.

VA provides 19.8% more home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q3

By Ocean State Today | Nov 15, 2024

There were 103 VA home purchases in Rhode Island in the third quarter of the VA's fiscal year 2024, totaling $48.5 million in loans, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.

Number of VA loans issued in Rhode Island increased by 134.3% from Q3 2023 to Q3 2024

By Ocean State Today | Nov 12, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) issued 164 home loans in Rhode Island, totaling $71.6 million, during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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.

Average VA Purchase Loan amount in Rhode Island increases from Q2 to Q3

By Ocean State Today | Nov 6, 2024

The average VA Purchase Loan amount for Rhode Island in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $470,769, 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.

Average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island increases in Q3

By Ocean State Today | Nov 3, 2024

The average VA home loan amount in Rhode Island during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 was $436,552, a 0.5% increase over the previous quarter, according to the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

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

By Ocean State Today | Nov 1, 2024

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

Average VA IRRRL loan amount in Rhode Island declines from Q2 to Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 31, 2024

The average VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loan (IRRRL) amount in Rhode Island during the third quarter of fiscal year 2024 was $402,354, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Common Cause RI reviews ILO Group report; considers ethics complaint

By Ocean State Today | Oct 31, 2024

Today, Governor McKee addressed the public in a news conference regarding reports on the ILO Group investigation.

Rhode Island AG releases report on Governor McKee's involvement in ILO Group contract

By Ocean State Today | Oct 29, 2024

Today, Attorney General Peter Neronha and the Rhode Island State Police issued a report on their investigation into the state's awarding of a contract to the ILO Group.

VA provides 103 home purchase loans in Rhode Island in Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 28, 2024

There were 103 VA home purchase loans issued in Rhode Island in the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024 totaling $48.5 million, according to figures provided by the Veterans Affairs Home Loans Index.

Common Cause Rhode Island seeks volunteers for election protection program

By Ocean State Today | Oct 28, 2024

Common Cause Rhode Island has initiated its 2024 Election Protection Program, seeking volunteers to serve as poll monitors.

Rhode Island ranks 49th in total VA home loans during Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 25, 2024

Rhode Island ranked 49th in the nation in VA home loans in the third quarter of 2024, with 164 loans issued, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Rhode Island ranked 12th in average VA home loan amount in Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 22, 2024

With $436,552 in home loans issued, Rhode Island ranked 12th in average loan amount for VA home loans in the third quarter of fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

VA provides 164 home loans in Rhode Island totaling $71.6 million in Q3

By Ocean State Today | Oct 19, 2024

The U.S. Department of Veterans' Affairs (VA) issued 164 home loans totaling $71.6 million in Rhode Island during the third quarter of the fiscal year 2024, according to the Veterans' Affairs Home Loans Index.

Inflation in Rhode Island lower than national average as of September 2024

By Ocean State Today | Oct 16, 2024

As of September 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.6% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.5% increase.

Rhode Island receives $6.8 million in VA Interest Rate Reduction Refinance Loans during Q3