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Economic Progress Institute’s Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies on Trump, why millionaires should pay more tax, and payday lending
Advocating for low- and moderate-income Rhode Islanders can be an uphill battle during the best of times. Now, with the Trump ...
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Over one million dollars in grants announced for local food organizations, businesses
Local nonprofit Southside Community Land Trust was awarded the largest grant — over $500,000 — to build the Cranston Food Hub ...
What is the state of RI’s job market?
The Boston Globe’s Omar Mohammed, joined 12 News at 4 to discuss the state’s current job market and where things are heading moving forward.
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Gov. McKee Proposes $2.3M Boost for Real Jobs RI to Train 500 More Workers
The Best of Newport, RI. Newport Buzz is the leading News Source for Breaking News, What's New and To-Do in Newport, RI.
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate ticked up in January, even as employers added jobs
The state’s jobless rate rose to 4.6 percent, compared to 3.9 percent a year ago, according to the labor department.
RI jobless rate hits three-year high as labor force grows
Rhode Island’s unemployment rate rose to 4.6% in January, the highest level in three years, according to new figures from the ...
What was it like the last time March Madness came to Providence? Here's a look back.
Providence hosted games over two days in 2016, which coincided with St. Patrick's Day and a builders convention.
'Demand for our help did not diminish'; RI Foundation gave nearly $87M in grants in 2024
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded nearly $87 million in grants to more than 2,500 nonprofit organizations in 2024.
$2.3 million in McKee budget boosts jobs. Why a Middletown company supports the investment
Gov. Dan McKee visited Aquidneck Island for the second time in six days, this time making an appearance at the McLaughlin ...
Is an income tax hike in RI's future? Here's what lawmakers told state's business leaders
House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi told a Chamber of Commerce audience that much depends on whether Congress slashes Medicaid and Medicare spending.
McKee pushes for $2.3M investment in Real Jobs RI workforce program
Gov. Dan McKee is pushing to continue funding for the Real Jobs RI program, which helps connect job seekers with career opportunities.
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Brown experts discuss: What did the world learn from the COVID-19 pandemic?
Eight scholars from Brown University looked back at the pandemic with an eye toward how its lessons can help the United States and other nations prepare for the next global health crisis.