The 1st Congressional District special election primary is upon us. After weeks of ads and controversy, on Tuesday, Democratic voters will decide between 11 candidates and Republican voters between two. Our reporters roundtable talks about where the candidates stand, and what the outcome could mean for the district. Also, Rhode Island is on track to open its first-ever supervised consumption site to help those struggling with substance addiction. We hear why officials are moving cautiously. And with the first day of school around the corner, the Newport schools superintendent talks about the challenges and possibilities ahead. Plus, New Orleans-style jazz band Tuba Skinny comes to the Rhythm and Roots festival this weekend.
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Rhode Island’s first safe consumption site for illegal drugs slated for early 2024
Rhode Island became the first state to legalize supervised drug consumption sites in 2020, but finding an affordable location delayed its launch.
