Rhode Island-based Jobs rose by 400 from December; January Unemployment Rate increased to 4.5 Percent

CRANSTON, R.I. – Jobs at Rhode Island businesses rose by 400 in January as the state’s unemployment rate increased to 4.5 percent. Over the year, jobs were down 2,200 from January 2025, and the unemployment rate was unchanged.

Rhode Island’s Labor Force

The January unemployment rate was 4.5 percent, up one-tenth of a percentage point from the December rate. Last year, the rate was 4.5 percent in January.

The U.S. unemployment rate was 4.3 percent in January, down one-tenth of a percentage

BERKSHIRE HATHAWAY HOMESERVICES NEW ENGLAND PROPERTIES WELCOMES SEVEN REAL ESTATE PROFESSIONALS TO WOODSTOCK, CT OFFICE

Experienced agents – all of whom were most recently with CR Premier – bring $31.5 million in 2025 production and deep ties to Northeastern Connecticut

HARTFORD, CT, UNITED STATES, April 2, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices (BHHS) New England Properties announced today that seven real estate professionals have joined its Woodstock, Conn. office, collectively bringing $31.5 million in production last year and extensive local market expertise to the brokerage.

The new arrivals include Amy Archambault, Cyrille Bosio, Brenda Chubbuck, Charlotte

CME Corp. Announces Executive Leadership Transitions

Leadership changes position company for continued national growth and expansion across healthcare continuum

These leadership transitions reflect our commitment to building on CME’s strong foundation and accelerating our growth.”

— Normand Chevrette, Executive Chairman of the Board

WARWICK, RI, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- CME Corp. the nation’s premier specialty distributor of healthcare, laboratory, and imaging equipment, today announced strategic executive leadership transitions structured to support the company's continued growth and long-term vision.

Mois Benarroch’s 'Keys to Tetouan' Named April Book of the Month by OnlineBookClub CEO Scott Hughes

CT, UNITED STATES, April 1, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- “Keys to Tetouan”, a historical fiction novel by acclaimed author Mois Benarroch, has been officially selected as Book of the Month for April 2026 by OnlineBookClub. It is a powerful and timely work that brings a richly layered chapter of history to life.

Praised for its immersive storytelling and

McGee Automotive Family Acquires Lexus of Warwick, Expanding New England Legacy into Rhode Island

WARWICK, RI, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- After more than 50 years building relationships across New England, the McGee Automotive Family has acquired Lexus of Warwick, marking the group’s first presence in Rhode Island. The acquisition brings McGee’s long-standing commitment to transparency and community-first retail to a dealership that has already earned the trust of Rhode Island Lexus drivers.

Lexus of Warwick will continue to offer the full lineup of new and certified pre-owned

Weekapaug Inn Introduces a Season-Long Celebration of America’s 250th Anniversary

Evening at Weekapaug Inn

Weekapaug Inn

Weekapaug Inn Entrance

Weekapaug Inn Fenway Suite

A nostalgic tribute to classic New England summers through immersive coastal experiences

We are honoring those timeless rituals while celebrating a milestone moment in American history in a way that feels both meaningful and joyful for our guests.”

— Daniel Abrashoff, General Manager of Weekapaug Inn

WEEKAPAUG, RI, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In honor of America’s 250th anniversary, Weekapaug Inn, a timeless Relais & Chateaux and Forbes Five Star Hotel, New England-style inn set in the peaceful Weekapaug community perched on

The Campaign School at Yale’s 5-Day Intensive 'Grad School of Campaigning' Application Closes April 13

The Campaign School at Yale's 30th elebrating its 30th Summer Session intensive campaign training for women is June 8-12

Nonpartisan School Helps Women Win Elections for a More Representative Democracy

Every election cycle shows the same pattern: women step up, but the structural barriers remain. We want to change that and for women to know that their leadership is urgently needed.”

— Patricia Russo, TCSYale executive director

NEW HAVEN, CT, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Applications for The Campaign School at Yale’s (TCSYale) intensive five day Summer Session campaign training program close at midnight April 13.

New England’s Modern Pest Services Raising Awareness, Offering Tips to Avoid Lone Star Ticks, Which Cause Meat Allergy

Tick in Tweezers

Tick spoon for removing ticks

Tips to Avoid Lone Star Ticks Carrying Alpha Gal Syndrome, an allergy to consuming most animal meat. Modern Pest Distributing Tick Spoons at Local Home Shows.

The most effective defense is a layered approach— trimmed grass, clearing brush, and performing tick checks on people and pets. Professional treatment is the final and most critical layer.”

— Dan Smith, SMART/Field Specialist

PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, March 26, 2026 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Spring approaches, New England’s Modern Pest Services is helping raise awareness about a new health threat from Lone Star Ticks, now found throughout much of New England,