Governor Gina Raimondo joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss her efforts to improve RI’s economy; whether she’ll support keeping the PawSox…
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Mixed Employment News For RI
Rhode Island’s unemployment dipped slightly in August, but the state’s recovery from the recession remains fragile, according to data released today by…
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Can Mindfulness Help Patients Stick To Lifestyle Changes?
Changes to diet and exercise can have a big impact on health. But sticking with a new regimen can be tough. Scientists are wondering whether a practice…
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Board Of Elections To Terminate Director If Job Performance Does Not Improve
The executive director of the state’s Board of Elections could face termination, if he doesn’t improve his job performance. The board voted to put…
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Opposition To HPV Vaccine Stirs Passion, Bewilderment
When Rhode Island health officials rolled out a new immunization requirement for seventh graders this fall, they weren’t expecting controversy. The…
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RI’s Iran Divestment Law A Bust; No Money Divested Since Measure Became Law In 2013
At a time when a US nuclear agreement with Iran remains the subject of sharp debate, a two-year-old law calling for Rhode Island to divest from…
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At Listening Session, Stories Of High Health Care Costs
Rhode Islanders shared their experiences with the state’s health care system Tuesday night at a community center in Warwick. It’s the first of two…
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RI GOP Files Ethics Complaint Against Donald Lally
The state Republican Party said Wednesday it has filed a state Ethics Commission complaint against former state Rep. Donald Lally, whose hiring by the…
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Nurses Union Rejects Lifespan Contract Offer
The union representing Rhode Island Hospital nurses and other medical professionals has rejected the latest contract proposal from the Lifespan hospital…
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Biotech Firm NABsys Shuts Down After 10 Years
Providence-based biotech company NABsys has shut down after nearly 10 years in operation. Early investments came from a state-backed technology fund and…
