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Mixed news on R.I. economy

This month started with a mix of good and bad news on PBN.com when it comes to the state economy. After months of economic data...

Lardaro: R.I.’s economy may be recovering from recession

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island may be in the early stages of recovering from its economic recession, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said...

Lardaro: R.I. remains in a recession following March data

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is stuck in recession mode, University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro said Monday in his monthly Current Conditions Index...

Lardaro: R.I. began 2026 in a recession

PROVIDENCE – The state’s economy began 2026 in a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Thursday in his monthly...
RHODE ISLAND closed 2025 with another month of economic contraction, signaling an ongoing recession, says University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lardaro: Data still signals recession in R.I.

PROVIDENCE – The state's economy still has the look and feel of a recession, failing to build momentum in December after hopeful signs of...
UNIVERSITY OF Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Monday in his monthly Current Conditions Index report Rhode Island may be moving out of its doldrums. / PBN FILE PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Lardaro: Nov. disappointing for R.I. economy, but encouraging signs

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island appears to be moving toward the end of a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said...
PLANNING AHEAD: Jennifer Mega, right, managing partner at Mega Professionals LLC, says the state of Rhode Island should focus on workforce development and strategic investments to protect against a fluctuating economy and rising unemployment rates. She is pictured with Alex Pettit, managing partner, at their East Providence office.
PBN PHOTO/TRACY JENKINS

Employers moving cautiously when it comes to hiring

Employers are adopting a cautious and strategic approach to hiring in 2026, giving careful consideration to economic conditions, which are giving no clear indication...

Stay invested amid talk of recession

Are we in a recession? If not, how likely is it and when? It sounds all too similar to the start of 2025 for local...

PBN’s most-read stories of 2025

News of Providence's changing cityscape generated the most buzz in 2025, with the top-read articles detailing new developments and commercial projects. The Ocean State...

Lardaro: Despite encouraging signs, R.I. in a recession

PROVIDENCE – Even though the economy showed signs of improvement in September, the state is in a recession, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Friday in his...
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