Just another quiet week in Rhode Island politics, right? Lots to chew on here, so thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and…
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Ruggerio Wins Election As Senate President; McCaffrey Is New Majority Leader
Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio, the longest serving member of the Senate, won election Thursday as the new president of the chamber,…
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Paiva Weed Announces Senate Exit for Hospital Association Job; Ruggerio/McCaffrey Team Rising
During an emotional farewell, state Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed of Newport announced Wednesday she’s leaving the General Assembly after 24 years…
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“Trumpcare” Could Cut $200M From Medicaid, Destabilize HealthSource RI
Rhode Island health officials are busy analyzing the potential impacts of the Republican plan to replace Obamacare. Proposed funding cuts to Medicaid -…
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Ruggerio, McCaffrey Poised To Take Leadership Of The State Senate
Senate Majority Leader Dominick Ruggerio is expected to quickly succeed Teresa Paiva Weed as president of the state Senate, with Paiva Weed heading off…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, March 21
What’s happening in health in Rhode Island, March 21: Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and Lifespan plan to collaborate on cancer treatment and research ….
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Detainee At Wyatt Detention Facility Found Unresponsive, Prounced Dead
A detainee at the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls was found unresponsive in his cell Monday. The detainee, Nelson Romero was pronounced dead…
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Visa Limits May Cause Problems For New England Resorts
Summer resorts around the nation are bracing for a tough season. Not because the tourists won’t come, but because the workers might not.
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Ebola Preparedness Cost Hospitals $360M Nationwide, Say RI Hospital Researchers
Rhode Island Hospital researchers say preparing for an infectious disease outbreak could be more efficient and cost-effective. That’s the conclusion of…
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The Pulse: In Early Recovery, A Vulnerable Brain
Early recovery from addiction is a delicate, difficult period. It’s a time when drug users are most at risk of relapsing or overdosing. But scientists…
