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No one should be ‘without a place to call home’

Digital Special Editions 08/14/2026

FOR MANY RHODE ISLANDERS, economic stability relies substantially on the cost and location of their housing. A healthy, well-functioning housing market balances the needs for...

RHODE ISLAND’S seasonally adjusted unemployment rate in January was 4.5%, up from 4.4%, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training. / AP FILE PHOTO/LYNNE SLADKY

R.I. unemployment rises to 4.5% in January despite adding jobs

Economic Activity 04/02/2026

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate edged up to 4.5% in January even though the state added 400 jobs month over month,...

Neronha to appeal Superior Court decision in lead paint lawsuit

Government 11/22/2024

PROVIDENCE – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced Friday he will appeal a Superior Court decision that halted his lawsuit against a major Rhode...

RHODE ISLAND’S seasonally adjusted unemployment in August was 4.6%, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point from July, the R.I. Department of Labor and Training says. / AP FILE PHOTO/LYNNE SLADKY

R.I. monthly unemployment edges upward to 4.6% in August

Economic Activity 09/19/2024

CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in August was 4.6%, an increase of one-tenth of a percentage point from July, the R.I. Department...