State officials want to make some changes to the state’s medical marijuana program. Under the governor’s proposed budget, a new tax on marijuana plants…
Kristin Gourlay
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Time To Worry About Zika Virus?
A Massachusetts resident has reportedly returned from a trip to South America infected with the mosquito-borne Zika virus. But is there a risk to Rhode…
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The Pulse: On The Front Lines Of The Overdose Epidemic
Rhode Island’s drug overdose epidemic has not abated. But there has been some progress in marshaling more resources to fight it. The General Assembly re…
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Few Resources For Rhode Islanders Grieving An Overdose Loss
For every Rhode Islander who has died from a drug overdose, someone is left behind to grieve. And that grief can be complicated. Finding help for dealin…
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First Significant Snowstorm Of ’16 Arrives In RI
About half of Block Island remained without power as of late Sunday morning due to the winter storm, which pummeled the island with wind gusts up to 75…
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The Pulse: Overdose Task Force Puts Plan In Action; Narcan Funding?
Hundreds of Rhode Islanders have died from drug overdoses this year – a number that has barely budged from last year, despite numerous state and other e…
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Good Samaritan Law Moves Forward To Full House Vote
The House Judiciary Committee has passed a bill that would protect people who call 911 for someone experiencing an overdose. The State Senate already…
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Medical Marijuana Turns 10 In Rhode Island
Ten years ago this month, Rhode Island legalized medical marijuana. Today, nearly 13,000 patients are enrolled, not to mention more than 2000 caregivers…
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BCBSRI Enrolls 60,000 Patients In Integra ACO To Achieve Savings, Better Outcomes
Sixty thousand more Rhode Islanders – Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Rhode Island commercial health insurance members – will be enrolled in health care…
