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U.S. News: R.I. 2nd most-at-risk state for identity theft
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island ranked second in the nation for highest risk of identity theft crimes, according to a new U.S. News and World...
R.I. December unemployment 3rd highest in New England
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island had the third-highest unemployment rate in New England in December at 3.5%, according to data released by the U.S. Bureau...
Forbes: R.I. is 23rd-best state in which to start a business
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island was ranked No. 23 on Forbes' Best State to Start a Business list for 2023.
The report examined 18 metrics across...
Poll: McKee’s approval rating for handling pandemic at 44%
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s approval rating for how he’s handled the COVID-19 pandemic is below all but one New England governor but...
WalletHub: R.I. 5th-worst state in nation to start a business
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is the fifth-worst state in the nation to start a business, according to a WalletHub report released Tuesday.
The report considered 27...
Study: Providence businesses received more than national average in PPP loans
PROVIDENCE – City businesses received more than the national average of Paycheck Protection Program funds per capita, according to a study by Smartest Dollar.
The...
CVS, Walgreens finalize $10B in settlements over opioids
NEW YORK (AP) – CVS Corp. and Walgreens have agreed to pay state and local governments a combined total of more than $10 billion...
Survey: R.I. ranks 7th best in U.S. for energy efficiency
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island tied with Maryland as the seventh-best state in the nation for energy efficiency, according to a survey released Thursday by...
CoreLogic: R.I. home price index up 10.4% Y/Y in October
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island home price index increased 10.4% year over year in October, slightly higher than the national growth rate of 10.1%,...
Study: R.I. earns high grade for traffic safety
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is one of five states to receive a "green," or good grade in the Advocates for Highway and Auto Safety’s...
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