After a quick jaunt out of town, your humble correspondent is back in the Biggest Little. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your comments and tips…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Honor Our Past, Forge Our Future With Openness to Immigration
As the Trump Administration’s policies strike fear in immigrant communities, it’s a good time to reflect on how immigration has made Rhode Island. It’s…
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The Pulse: Hospitals Worry ACA Repeal Could Threaten Innovation
If the Affordable Care Act is repealed without a replacement, hospitals in Rhode Island could take a hit.
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Supporters Renew Effort To Strengthen Abortion Rights In RI
Supporters launched a new effort Wednesday to strengthen abortion rights in Rhode Island, although it remains unclear if their favored bill will have…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, Jan. 31
What’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, Jan. 31: OBAMACARE : Today is the last day to sign up for an Obamacare plan on HealthSource RI if you…
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RI Hospital Proposes New Obstetrical Unit Amid Concerns Of Duplicating Services
Rhode Island Hospital has filed an updated application with the state’s Health Department to expand its obstetrical unit. The hospital wants to offer…
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DCYF Names New Director; Formerly Administrator For Cleveland’s Child Welfare Unit
The Department of Children, Youth, and Families has a new director. Doctor Trista Piccola has been chosen to lead the social service agency. Governor…
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Complaints About Toxins, Shoddy Construction Trail New England Developer
For one of New England’s biggest developers, Brady Sullivan Properties, there’s been a lot of bad news over the past year. State and federal…
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Top 10 Stories of 2016
We’re counting down the top 10 Rhode Island new stories of 2016. 1. In the 2016 presidential sweepstakes, Rhode Island voters went with the outsiders…
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The Pulse: Is 50 Cents Too Much For A Bus Ride? Some Say ‘Yes’
Beginning in February, low-income seniors and disabled Rhode Islanders will pay 50 cents to ride Rhode Island Public Transit buses.
