Tag: Rhode Island Economy
Report: R.I. economy shows mixed results in Q3 despite historically low...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy experienced mixed results across key economic indicators in the third quarter despite the state’s unemployment rate reaching its lowest...
Lardaro: Despite some strengths, R.I. economy still deteriorating overall
PROVIDENCE – After a string of five months of contraction, Rhode Island's economy held steady in August thanks to a strengthening national economy, University...
R.I. unemployment falls to 2.8% in July
CRANSTON – Rhode Island’s seasonally adjusted unemployment in July was 2.8%, one-tenth of a percentage point less than June, the R.I. Department of Labor...
Lardaro: R.I. remains in a statistical recession
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island continues to be in a statistical recession, but the effects have been blunted by federal funding and budget surpluses, University...
Lardaro: No recession yet but it’s likely coming
PROVIDENCE – University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Monday that Rhode Island is not in the early stages of a...
Lardaro: R.I.’s economy slowed in October
PROVIDENCE – The state’s economy slowed in October despite marking 19 months of consecutive expansion, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro said Thursday. ...
Lardaro: Economy keeps accelerating
PROVIDENCE – The state's economy continued to accelerate in September, expanding for the 18th consecutive month, University of Rhode Island economist and professor Leonard Lardaro...
Lardaro: Acceleration of R.I. economy quickens
PROVIDENCE – The pace of Rhode Island’s economic recovery has picked up speed, expanding for the 17th consecutive month in August, University of Rhode...
Lardaro: R.I. economy shows signs of accelerating
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s economy expanded for the 16th consecutive month in July and there were hints of an accelerating pace of activity, University...
Lardaro: There’s little to cheer about for R.I.’s economy
PROVIDENCE – Parts of Rhode Island's economy are moving in the right direction, but signs of hope continue to be blunted by ongoing issues,...



















