Today, medical students across the country found out where they’ll be spending the next several years of their training, as a resident. It’s called…
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Kids’ Mental Health Hospitalizations Doubled Since Recession
Since about 2007, the percent of all hospitalizations of kids 18 and under for a mental health reason has nearly doubled. According to state public…
“Reinvent Medicaid” Town Hall Tonight In Woonsocket
The first public meeting about Gov. Gina Raimondo’s plans for Medicaid, the health care program for the poor, is scheduled for tonight in Woonsocket….
TGIF: 16 Things to Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
– Happy Budget Week, and thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. Your tips and thoughts are always welcome at idonnis (at) ripr (dot) org, and you…
Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo’s Budget Politics
Gov. Gina Raimondo has proposed her first state budget. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay looks at the politics of our new governor’s taxing and…
State Republicans React To Gov. Raimondo’s First Budget Proposal
A top legislative Republican praised Governor Gina Raimondo for expressing an optimistic message in her budget address last night. But Foster…
Gov. Gina Raimondo’s 2016 Budget Address
Here’s the full text of Gov. Gina Raimondo’s budget address, given Thursday evening in the Statehouse. Speaker Mattiello, Senate President Paiva Weed,…
How Will Health Care Fare In The Governor’s Budget?
Gov. Gina Raimondo is scheduled to deliver her first State of The State address tonight. The address will give Rhode Islanders their first look at the…

