Rhode Island’s unemployment rate ticked up in January, even as employers added jobs
The state’s jobless rate rose to 4.6 percent, compared to 3.9 percent a year ago, according to the labor department.
R.I. bill aims to protect librarians amid rise in book bans
Senate committee will consider “Freedom to Read Act,” which would shield librarians from criminal charges and standardize ...
Video voyeurism cases rising in RI as hidden cameras become more accessible
A person convicted of the state’s video voyeurism can be sentenced to up to three years in prison, but most receive probation.
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University of Rhode Island announces rise in tuition, financial aid
The University of Rhode Island announced the Board of Trustees approved a 3.5% increase in annual tuition on Tuesday. Tuition will be increased for both in-state and out-of-state students ...
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Gas prices expected to rise in New England following new tariffs
Gas prices in New England are set to increase in the coming weeks following a 10 percent tariff on gasoline and diesel imposed by President Trump on imports from Canada.