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2022: Newport County aging and government transfer dependency trends

Since 1970, Newport County’s population aged over 65 has increased by 18%, while income from age-related government transfers has risen by 20%.

By South County Times | Apr 19, 2025

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Newport County: Residents received $169.42 million per capita from Medicaid transfers in 2022

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 2.4% of income in Newport County, providing an average of $2,006 per capita to residents.

By South County Times | Apr 13, 2025

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Washington County: Medicaid dependency reached 1.9% in 2022

By South County Times | Apr 2, 2025

In 2022, Medicaid transfers made up 1.9% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $1,572 per capita to residents.

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Newport County: Income Maintenance made up 0.9% of total income in 2022

By South County Times | Mar 22, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.9% of income in Newport County, providing an average of $768 per capita to residents.

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Washington County ranks fourth highest in Rhode Island for per capita government transfer income at $12,333 in 2022

By South County Times | Mar 17, 2025

In 2022, Washington County ranked second lowest per capita recipient of government transfers in Rhode Island, with transfers making up 15.2% of total income.

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Newport County ranks third highest in Rhode Island for per capita government transfer income at $12,465 in 2022

By South County Times | Mar 10, 2025

In 2022, residents of Newport County received an average of $12,465 per capita in government transfer payments—ranking it third highest in Rhode Island.

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Washington County: Income Maintenance transfers accounted for 0.8% of income in 2022

By South County Times | Mar 1, 2025

In 2022, Income Maintenance transfers made up 0.8% of income in Washington County, providing an average of $628 per capita to residents.

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EDA awards $137,923 in grants for economic development projects in Washington County in 2023

By South County Times | Jan 20, 2025

In 2023, the U.S. Economic Development Administration (EDA) awarded a total of $137,923 in grants for economic development projects in Washington County, Rhode Island.

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U.S. Rep. Magaziner votes to make it easier for illegal aliens to vote in federal elections

By South County Times | Jul 22, 2024

U.S. Rep. Seth Magaziner (D-RI) voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, known as the SAVE Act, which would require individuals to provide proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and bar illegal aliens from voting.

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The state of taxpayer-funded farm subsidies in cities associated with Newport County in 2021

By South County Times | Feb 28, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Newport County received $297,958 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Did farm subsidies in cities associated with Washington County rise or fall in 2021?

By South County Times | Feb 27, 2024

Farms throughout cities in Washington County received $187,037 less in subsidies in 2021 from the U.S. Department of Agriculture compared to the year before.

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Taxpayer-funded subsidies offered to Newport County farmers in 2021 reached $601,066

By South County Times | Feb 23, 2024

Farms in Newport County received $601,066 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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How much did farmers in Washington County receive in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021?

By South County Times | Feb 22, 2024

Farms in Washington County received $181,309 in taxpayer-funded subsidies in 2021, according to the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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NOTICE: 2022 Consumer Confidence Report Available

By South County Times Report | Jun 25, 2023

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) under the Safe Drinking Water Act requires water systems to provide this annual report to all its consumers. The requirements for report content, format, and distribution were established by the EPA in the Consumer Confidence Rule, published in the Federal Register on August 19, 1998. The report includes information on the City’s sources of water, quality of the water, and the water distribution system.

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Newport City Council Adopts FY24 Budget

By South County Times Report | Jun 16, 2023

Newport City Councilors adopted a FY2024 Budget on Wednesday, June 14th. The roughly a $110 million spending plan, which goes into effect at the start of the City’s fiscal year on July 1st, includes a number of changes to both revenue and expenditures.

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Duffy Named Newport's New Police Chief

By South County Times Report | Jun 6, 2023

Acting Police Chief Ryan Duffy, a 23-year veteran of the Newport Police Department, has been named the City’s next Police Chief.

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Community Asked to help Light up the Harbor this July 4th

By South County Times Report | May 27, 2023

The City of Newport is gearing up for its annual Fourth of July fireworks celebration and is once again turning to the community to help light up Newport Harbor.

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Newport Launching Park Ranger Program

By South County Times Report | May 26, 2023

There’s a new ranger in town. The City of Newport is set to launch a new seasonal Park Ranger program this summer to provide visitors to the City’s network of public parks a helping hand and to be on the look out for potential hazards and quality of life issues.

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Newport’s New Parking Rates, Rules Set to Begin July 1st

By South County Times Report | May 17, 2023

In addition to allowing for two free hours at metered spots every day, the new parking program will also afford residents three free hours of parking per day at the City’s Mary Street Lot, which is located off Thames Street adjacent to Queen Anne Square.

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Newport City Manager to Leave Service

By South County Times Report | May 17, 2023

After 37 years with the City, longtime Newport City Manager Joseph J. Nicholson, Jr. is set to step down from public service this fall.