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News United States » Rhode Island » Economy: Rhode Island ranks 48th in national business-climate study

News channel or source: https://www.bizjournals.com/rhodeisland/news/2026/07/14/rhode-island-worst-state-economy-in-country.html
Published on: Tuesday 14 July 2026

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News United States » Rhode Island » Economy: 48. Rhode Island

News channel or source: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/07/09/rhode-island-itop-states-for-business-ranking.html
Published on: Thursday 09 July 2026

Bond rating (Moody's/S&P): Aa2, Stable/AA, Stable Economic profile sources: U.S. Census Bureau, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Federation of Tax Administrators, ...

News United States » Rhode Island » Economy: What 5 charts say about the cost of living in RI | Exclusive

News channel or source: https://www.providencejournal.com/story/news/politics/2026/08/10/explaining-rhode-island-economy-charts-on-income-energy-poverty-jobs-housing/91076730007/
Published on: Sunday 09 August 2026

Despite a low unemployment rate, Rhode Islanders' perception of the economy remains pessimistic. Rhode Island's income growth and economy lag behind neighboring states and the national average.

News United States » Rhode Island » Economy: Rhode Island faces an economic hit from immigrant deportations, a new report warns

News channel or source: https://www.bostonglobe.com/2026/05/13/metro/mass-deportation-risks-rhode-island-economy-report/
Published on: Wednesday 13 May 2026

“The main takeaway is the incredible impact that immigrants have always made to our state,” Latino Policy Institute executive director Marcela Betancur said PROVIDENCE — Mass deportations risk harming ...

News United States » Rhode Island » Economy: Rhode Island becomes first state to mandate staffing ratio for self-checkout

News channel or source: https://www.retaildive.com/news/rhode-island-first-state-mandate-staffing-ratio-self-checkout-grocery/823995/?lead_source=theappeconomy.io
Published on: Monday 29 June 2026

Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee on Thursday signed into law a bill that mandates a staffing ratio for the self-checkout area in grocery stores. The legislation, which the United Food and Commercial ...

News United States » Rhode Island » Economy: Key takeaways from Rhode Island’s final governor debate

News channel or source: https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/other/key-takeaways-from-rhode-island-s-final-governor-debate/ar-AA2fKTOw
Published on: Wednesday 21 October 2026

Rhode Island's final gubernatorial debate offered voters another opportunity to compare three different visions for the state's future.