Is Rhode Island in a Recession? The War in Middle East May Determine State’s Future
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University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Ladaro has been tracking Rhode Island’s economic indicators for decades.
He tells GoLocal that Rhode Island’s economy is sputtering.
NEW: U.S. Added 178,000 Jobs in March
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The United States added 178,000 jobs in March, according to data released Friday by the U.S. Bureau of Labor and... Read More
NEW: Rhode Island Company Laying Off 154 People - and Closing Facility
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Rhode Island company laying off 154. Read More
Layoffs Hit Rhode Island-Based Transportation Company
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52 Rhode Islanders are losing their jobs. Read More
Providence Rents Continue to Skyrocket Upward - Smiley Unveils Plan
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The biggest political fight in Providence is a battle over a proposed rent control ordinance, which is being pushed by the... Read More
RI Gas Prices Surge From $2.86 to $3.56 in a Month, Warnings About Supply and Price
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Rhode Island gas prices have rocketed upwards during the two-plus weeks since the United States and Israel attacked... Read More
RI Gas Prices Jump 27 Cents in First Week of War
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Gas and oil prices continue to spike in Rhode Island. The increases are tied to the U.S. and Israel's attack on Iran last... Read More
NEW: U.S. Lost 92,000 Jobs in February
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The U.S. lost 92,000 jobs in February, the Labor Department said Friday, badly missing expectations. Read More
NEW: RI Gas Prices Spike as a Result of War
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The price of a gallon of gas shot up in Rhode Island on the news of the war. Read More
NEW: Providence to Be Official FIFA 2026 World Cup "Base Camp" for Team Ghana
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RI’s Job Market Shows Increasing Weakness, Says URI Economist
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University of Rhode Island economist Leonard Lardaro says data shows that Rhode Island’s job market is weakening. Read More