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How many H-1B petitions were made by Rhode Island employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry during 2024?

By Ocean State Today | Mar 3, 2025

Employers classified under the Health Care and Social Assistance industry based in Rhode Island submitted 102 H-1B petitions during 2024, according to data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

Rhode Island: Residents received $3.33 billion per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

By Ocean State Today | Mar 3, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 4.8% of income in Rhode Island, providing an average of $3,040 per capita to residents.

Rhode Island allocates over $1M in grants to boost local food infrastructure

By Ocean State Today | Mar 3, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced over $1 million in Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure (RFSI) grant awards.

Rhode Island considers raising minimum wage; small businesses voice concerns

By Ocean State Today | Mar 3, 2025

The Rhode Island House and Senate Labor Committees recently heard testimony on proposed bills to increase the state's minimum wage.

Rhode Island faces debate over healthcare and climate superfund bills

By Ocean State Today | Mar 3, 2025

This week, the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) voiced its opposition to two legislative proposals that could affect small businesses in Rhode Island.