Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo on Tuesday cited a 9 percent decline in drug overdose deaths through August of this year as evidence that the state…
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Providence Fire Stations To Become ‘Safe Stations’ In Opioid Crisis
The City of Providence wants to turn its fire departments into sanctuaries for people caught in the opioid epidemic. Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza made…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
More proof positive this week that Rhode Island politics *is* the gift that keeps on giving. So thanks for stopping by. As usual, your tips and comments…
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Longtime RI Corrections Head A.T. Wall Retiring
The longtime head of the Rhode Island Department of Corrections, A.T. Wall, is retiring. He plans to leave the prison system early next year.
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Report: Rhode Island Death Rate Among Top in U.S.
Rhode Island has the ninth-highest rate of deaths in the nation from drugs, alcohol and suicides, according to a report released Tuesday by the…
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Poll Shows Strong Support For MA’s Warren, Baker
A new poll found challengers to U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren and Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker are struggling so far to get noticed. Boston’s…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The past week has featured a blur of campaign announcements, and Rhode Island’s 2018 campaign season is just getting started. So thanks for stopping by…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The fall campaign announcement season is here, bringing us closer to a new year bursting with political storylines. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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Former U.S. Attorney Neronha Announces Campaign For RI Attorney General
Former U.S. Attorney Peter Neronha announced Tuesday his Democrat campaign to become Rhode Island’s next attorney general, vowing to focus in part on…
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Update: How Parents Can Help Resist Overprescribing Antibiotics
Prescription opioids aren’t the only medication that public health officials worry about doctors over-prescribing. Another is antibiotics.
