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Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issue

Newport's workforce housing is shrinking, but a study is underway to address the issueSavana DunningNewport Daily News  NEWPORT — As the availability of workforce housing for residents in Newport and Bristol counties continues to shrink, the Greater Newport Chamber of Commerce has started studying ways to address the issue for years to come. "We were able to put together a proposal that was funded by the van Beuren Foundation to take a look at workforce housing and develop a plan," said Erin