
Rhode Island Sees Unemployment Rate Drop to 4.8%
News Summary Rhode Island’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.8% in June from 4.9% in May, marking its first decline after months of increases. Despite this

News Summary Rhode Island’s unemployment rate decreased to 4.8% in June from 4.9% in May, marking its first decline after months of increases. Despite this

News Summary In June, Rhode Island faced a significant employment drop, losing 2,400 jobs, the highest since April 2023. While the unemployment rate decreased to

News Summary Rhode Island faced a concerning decline in jobs as the state reported a loss of 2,400 jobs from May to June 2023, the

News Summary W.E. Aubuchon Co., a Massachusetts-based hardware store chain, is set to expand into Rhode Island by acquiring Wyoming Ace Hardware. This strategic move

News Summary Liz Catucci has been named the new executive director of the Partnership for Rhode Island, succeeding Thomas Giordano. Catucci, who previously led the

News Summary Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee has commenced talks regarding the potential relocation of the Connecticut Sun, a WNBA team, to Providence. A meeting

News Summary Webster Bank, in collaboration with the Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence, has launched the Finance Lab to enhance financial literacy among local

News Summary Rhode Island has introduced significant changes to its employment laws, impacting employers and employees. Key amendments include expanded anti-discrimination protections, minimum wage increases,

News Summary Rhode Island has enacted a law to abolish non-title recorded agreements for personal services, known as right-to-list agreements. Signed by Governor Dan McKee,

News Summary Rhode Island is grappling with a severe primary care crisis, leaving over 25,000 patients without doctors. With practice closures and retirements on the