Some Health Bills That Passed – Or Died – During this Legislative Session:
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RI Lawmakers Pass Bill To Put Hospital Operators Under Oath
Hospital operators seeking permission take over health care facilities in Rhode Island will be required to testify under oath to state regulators under…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Should RI Adopt Ranked Choice Voting?
Rhode Island’s last two governors – Lincoln Chafee and Gina Raimondo – were elected with far less than 50 percent of the vote. RIPR political analyst…
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RI House Approves Drug Homicide Bill
Rhode Island’s House of Representatives Thursday night approved a bill to create a new criminal penalty for dealers in cases of fatal overdoses.
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Raimondo Faces Nursing Home Case Fallout
Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo recently announced her reelection campaign with a splashy tv ad. The spot is airing as the governor faces criticism…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Campaign season continues to heat up, with the end-of-June filing deadline drawing ever closer. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual…
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Exploring Where Oceans And Rivers Intersect
In nature, fascinating biology can be found on the edges — intermingled habitats where biodiversity can flourish. Reporter Patrick Skahill recently…
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New England Senators Threaten Trade Action Against Canada Over Right Whale Protections
A group of New England senators is calling on the U.S. government to speed up an analysis of Canada’s efforts to protect the endangered North American…
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Speaker Mattiello Says $72K PAC Overspend Didn't Affect Outcome Of Tight '16 Race
Rhode Island House Speaker Nicholas Mattiello concedes he made a mistake by exceeding state campaign finance laws by about $72,000 in the midst of a…
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Dead Whale Found In Lubec Raises Questions About Rising Mortality Rates For Humpbacks
A dead humpback whale is floating in a Lubec cove. Scientists are eager to find the cause of its demise, as the discovery comes at a time of increasing…
