Rhode Island Unemployment Rate

Rhode Island Unemployment Rate Rises to 4.9% in May

News Summary Rhode Island experienced an increase in its unemployment rate to 4.9% in May, surpassing the national average of…

4 days ago

Rhode Island Medicaid Coverage Facing Disruption

News Summary Rhode Island risks losing Medicaid coverage for around 700 families due to an income eligibility limit discrepancy. The…

2 weeks ago

Vertex Pharmaceuticals Announces Layoffs in Rhode Island

News Summary Vertex Pharmaceuticals plans to lay off 125 employees at its Providence, Rhode Island facility as part of a…

3 weeks ago

Rhode Island’s Economic Performance and Public Sentiment Decline

News Summary Rhode Island ranks 33rd in the WalletHub economic performance rankings, reflecting a decline from previous years. While there…

4 weeks ago

Butler Hospital Workers Continue Strike for Better Wages

News Summary Unionized workers at Butler Hospital in Providence have been on strike for over a week, demanding better wages…

1 month ago

Rhode Island Faces Economic Challenges Amid Recession Warnings

News Summary Rhode Island is potentially on the brink of a severe economic downturn, with economists signaling early signs of…

1 month ago

Rhode Island Faces Economic Downturn Amid Tax Proposals

News Summary Rhode Island has reported its worst economic performance since the Great Recession, with only two out of twelve…

2 months ago

PCHC Announces Layoffs Amid Financial Struggles

News Summary Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) will lay off over 70 employees due to ongoing financial pressures, continuing a…

2 months ago

Rhode Island Healthcare Workforce Cuts Amid Financial Strain

News Summary Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) will lay off over 70 employees, nearly 12% of its workforce due to…

2 months ago

Rhode Island’s Economic Outlook Faces Uncertainty Amid Tariffs

News Summary Rhode Island's fiscal 2026 budget is under threat due to high tariffs and potential federal funding cuts, raising…

2 months ago