Tag: Massachusetts
Report: R.I. 18th most expensive state to rent in the country
Rhode Islanders making the state’s minimum wage must work at least 12 hours a day, seven days a week, in order to afford a...
R.I. among most expensive states for child care, WalletHub says
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is ranked among the most expensive states for the cost of child care, according to a recent analysis by WalletHub.
The...
Cotality: R.I. home price index up 6.68% in May, fourth-highest in...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 6.68% year over year in May, the fourth-highest in the nation, according to Cotality, formerly...
Fourth delay for SouthCoast Wind contract comes with a first: a...
Rhode Island’s plan to bring in more offshore wind power appears at risk of washing away after a fourth delay to a scheduled contract signing with...
New York man sentenced 2 years for multistate bank fraud
PROVIDENCE – A New York man was sentenced to two years in prison for participating in a conspiracy to defraud banks in 10 states,...
R.I.’s 4.9% jobless rate in May the highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s 4.9% unemployment rate for May is the highest in New England and above the national rate of 4.2%, according to...
R.I. drops to 19th place in national rankings of child well-being
Rhode Island now trails behind every other New England state in the latest national ranking of children’s well-being after sliding from 12th place to...
Federal judge to deny Trump administration’s motion to dismiss lawsuit over...
A federal judge in Massachusetts said Wednesday he plans to deny a motion by the Trump administration to dismiss a lawsuit over its blocking...
Report: Hasbro laying off 3% of its global workforce due to...
PAWTUCKET – Hasbro Inc. is laying off 3% of its global workforce due to tariffs, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.
The job cuts span departments...
British national admits role in construction, money laundering scheme
PROVIDENCE – A British national from Northern Ireland admitted to a federal judge that he participated in multistate construction and money laundering scheme and...
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