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Rhode Island DOT releases final RFP for Washington Bridge project

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has released the final version of the request for proposal (RFP) for the Washington Bridge Replacement Project.

By Ocean State Today | Feb 19, 2025

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Rhode Island sees 6 H-1B petitions from employers classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry during 2024

In 2024, six H-1B petitions were filed by an employer classified under the Arts, Entertainment, and Recreation industry located in Rhode Island, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

By Ocean State Today | Feb 17, 2025

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Rhode Island Ethics Commission moves to strengthen gift rules amid controversy

By Ocean State Today | Feb 11, 2025

Today, the Rhode Island Ethics Commission initiated steps to tighten the state's "gift rule" following advocacy by Common Cause Rhode Island in 2024.

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Rhode Island experiences lower inflation rate than national average as of December 2024

By Ocean State Today | Feb 5, 2025

As of December 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.9% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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FOIA Request Sent to Rhode Island Board of Elections Regarding Spring Elections Candidates for Office on February 5, 2025

By Ocean State Today | Feb 5, 2025

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Rhode Island Board of Elections regarding the upcoming spring elections candidates for office on February 5, 2025.

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Avian flu detected at noncommercial farm flock by Rhode Island officials

By Ocean State Today | Jan 24, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced the detection of the H5N1 strain of avian influenza in a noncommercial farm flock located in southern Washington County.

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Rhode Island announces winter trout stocking schedule

By Ocean State Today | Jan 15, 2025

The Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) has announced its winter trout and salmon stocking schedule.

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2023: Rhode Island ranks 48th nationwide for total received in EDA grants, at $737,379

By Ocean State Today | Jan 9, 2025

In 2023, Rhode Island received $737,379 in EDA grants for economic development projects, ranking 48th nationwide, according to the US Economic Development Administration (EDA).

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Rhode Island receives 1 EDA grant totaling $200,000 for public works in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Dec 28, 2024

Rhode Island received one grant totaling $200,000 for public works in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Rhode Island receives 2 EDA grants totaling $197,923 for technical assistance in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Dec 27, 2024

Rhode Island received two grants totaling $197,923 for technical assistance in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Rhode Island receives 1 EDA grant totaling $339,456 for planning in 2023

By Ocean State Today | Dec 26, 2024

Rhode Island received one grant totaling $339,456 for planning in 2023 from the US Economic Development Administration.

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Complaint filed over ILO Group contract scandal in Rhode Island

By Ocean State Today | Dec 19, 2024

Common Cause Rhode Island has filed a complaint with the Public Information Office of Secretary of State Gregg Amore.

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

By Ocean State Today | Dec 1, 2024

As of November 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.8% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.6% increase.

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EDA funds 4 projects to support economic development in Rhode Island during 2023

By Ocean State Today | Nov 21, 2024

Rhode Island ranked 42nd in the US after receiving four EDA grants to fund economic development projects in 2023.

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Rhode Island inflation rate lower than national average as of October 2024

By Ocean State Today | Nov 21, 2024

As of October 2024, Rhode Island experienced a 17.7% increase in prices of goods and services since January 2021, compared to the nationwide trend of a 20.7% increase.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.