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

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).

By Ocean State Today | Jan 9, 2025

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

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

By Ocean State Today | Dec 28, 2024

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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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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.