30 million have sought U.S. unemployment aid since virus hit
WASHINGTON (AP) – More than 3.8 million laid-off workers applied for unemployment benefits last week as the United States economy slid further into a...
MassBenchmarks: Mass. GDP drops 6.1% in Q1 as state enters into...
BOSTON – The gross domestic product of Massachusetts declined at an estimated annualized 6.1% in the first quarter, MassBenchmarks said Wednesday.
The publication said that...
SBA: Small businesses move to head of loan application line
NEW YORK (AP) – The smallest companies seeking coronavirus relief loans were moving to the head of the line Wednesday as the Small Business...
R.I. gets $8.2M from feds for child care assistance for essential...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive $8.2 million in federal funds for child care assistance for essential workers during the COVID-19 pandemic, Sen. Jack...
Economist: R.I. in recession due to COVID-19, unemployment could reach nearly...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island has been plunged into a deep recession by the impact of COVID-19 and won’t begin to recover until the final...
COVID-19 cases rise by 321 in R.I.; Raimondo outlines plan for...
PROVIDENCE – Nursing and group homes, hospitals and low wage health care workers are likely first in line for a portion of the $1.5 billion...
Warwick to lay off up to 50 city employees due to...
WARWICK – Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon announced Wednesday that up to 50 city employees will be laid off due to anticipated declined revenue...
Stepping Up: Granny Squibb managing partner designs protective equipment for Women...
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19 was barely a dot on the national radar when The Granny Squibb Co. launched its “if we can, we will,” campaign...
COVID-19 UI claims reach 146.3K in R.I.
PROVIDENCE – Unemployment insurance claims due to the COVID-19 pandemic increased by 1,384 on Tuesday, to 146,300, according to the R.I. Department of Labor.
UI...
Newport Folk and Jazz festivals canceled
NEWPORT – Both the Newport Jazz and Folk festivals have been canceled this year, Newport Festivals Foundation Executive Director Jay Sweet announced on Wednesday.
The...