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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Rhode Island politics roundup for Sept. 20, 2024
On national pepperoni pizza day, you could do worse than the Roni Island at Pizza Marvin. You can follow me through the week on threads and what we used to call the twitters. Here we go. *** Want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just sign up right here. *** STORY OF […]
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Rhode Island officials surprised by Hasbro’s potential move
Rhode Island officials are scrambling after being surprised by the news that the iconic toy-maker and entertainment company Hasbro is considering moving its headquarters out of state. “It’s all hands on deck to keep Hasbro in Pawtucket,” Governor Dan McKee said in a statement. McKee said Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and he are seeking a […]
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The latest jobs data provides a really confusing picture. Here are 4 things to know
There was both good news — and bad news — in the latest jobs report, providing an unclear picture as the Federal Reserve weighs how much to cut interest rates.
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U.S. added fewer jobs in the past year than initially reported
A preliminary report from the Labor Department shows U.S. employers added 818,000 fewer jobs in the year ending in March than initially reported. The news comes during an election season in which the strength of the economy is a key issue for voters.
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Why a weaker jobs market is sparking recession fears
U.S. employers added just 114,000 jobs in July as the unemployment rate rose to 4.3%. The weaker-than-expected report is adding to fears of an economic slowdown.
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Construction boom helps fuel job gains in March
U.S. employers added 303,000 jobs last month, and the unemployment rate dipped to 3.8%. Construction companies added 39,000 jobs, despite high interest rates.
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As Raimondo faces growing pressure to reopen the economy, some rhetoric becomes more extreme
The debate about when to reopen the economy is growing louder by the day. It’s a hot topic in Rhode Island, where jobless claims have soared since early March. The extreme rhetoric that has become a growing part of U.S. politics marks the debate about trade-offs between the economy and public health.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Coronavirus Roundup For March 20
Question of the week: how much will things change once the crisis is over? As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. 1) While no one can say how long the coronavirus crisis will be with us, it’s already sending shock […]
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Skyrocketing RI Unemployment Claims Due To Coronavirus Are Unprecedented In Recent History
Mounting unemployment claims in Rhode Island are unprecedented in recent history, representing an additional cost that will complicate the state’s effort to eventually recover from the economic fallout of the coronavirus. More than 6,000 people have filed for unemployment for each of the three first days of this work week, with the high (8,408) coming […]