As drug overdose deaths continue to rise in Rhode Island, the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals has been…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Tax Day is behind us, and the final stretch of the legislative session is looming. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips…
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Providence-Newport Ferry Service Back In June
The Providence to Newport Ferry is coming back with increased service this summer. The Rhode Island Commerce Corporation and the state Department of…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Why The Care New England-Boston Partners Merger May Not Be So Great
Boston’s big hospital system –Partners HealthCare—is acquiring Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital chain. RIPR political analyst…
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Clean Ocean Access Celebrates Earth Day With Beach Cleanup And New Trash Skimmers
In Newport, volunteers are gathering on the city’s Cliff Walk to clean up the tourist attraction and the ocean access points near it. The event is…
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Scott MacKay Commentary: Be Wary Of The Care New England-Boston Partners Hospital Merger
Boston’s big hospital system –Partners HealthCare—hopes to acquire Care New England, Rhode Island’s second largest hospital chain. RIPR political…
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As March Unemployment Rate Dips, So Do Available Jobs
Rhode Island’s March unemployment rate dropped two-tenths of a percentage point from February, bringing it to 4.3 percent. That’s according to the state…
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RI Public Radio, ProJo, RI Monthly, Latino Public Radio Win Metcalf Awards
Rhode Island Public Radio led the pack at the 29 th annual Metcalf Awards for journalistic excellence in reporting matters of diversity in ways that…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
There are lots of things cooking in the Biggest Little, even with lawmakers taking off for their spring break. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly…
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Farewell, Rhode Island! Keep Up The Health Care Conversations.
Today is my last day at Rhode Island Public Radio. So I’d like to leave you with some thoughts about health care in the state and my time here. I hope…
