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Jobs Program For People Recovering From Addiction
A $4 million federal labor department grant will be used to create a new job training program for Rhode Islanders in recovery from opioid addiction.
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Speaking On The Opioid Crisis, Sessions Promises Tougher Stand On Drug Dealers
Speaking at the U.S. District Court in Concord on Thursday, Attorney General Jeff Sessions announced a surge in federal enforcement efforts around…
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7 Things You Should Know About ‘Kristen’s Law’
Governor Gina Raimondo on Friday signed legislation to create a new criminal penalty for drug dealers.
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Pass/Fail? Where Health Legislation Stands As RI Lawmakers Adjourn
Some Health Bills That Passed – Or Died – During this Legislative Session:
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TGIF: 17 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The Rhode Island House budget vote is monkeying with our column-writing schedule, so this week’s TGIF is a bit abbreviated. But we’re still checking the…
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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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RI To Launch Public Campaign To Fight Opioid Epidemic
A public advertising campaign aimed at fighting the opioid epidemic is scheduled to begin airing on TV and social media outlets in Rhode Island later…
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Mass. Sues Purdue Pharma Over 670 Residents Who Fatally Overdosed On Opioids
State Attorney General Maura Healey announced Tuesday that Massachusetts is suing Purdue Pharma on behalf of 670 Massachusetts residents who were…
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Senate Passes Bill Legalizing Fentanyl Test Strips
The Senate passed legislation on Tuesday that would legalize the possession and distribution of test strips to detect fentanyl laced in heroin and other…
