A New Bedford man – who spent weeks in an ICE detention center – is out. He could pursue legal action for wrongful detainment. We’ll get an update on the story. Also,- community health workers provide a unique service that advocates say is vital to keeping healthcare costs down. Rhode Island lawmakers are considering a bill that forces private insurers to cover many of the services provided by these workers. And Leo’s bar was an institution in Providence. For Artscape we look back on how the bar, and its owner John Rector were so important to so many people. That and more on this week’s show.
Links:
- Futureworlds 9 from AS220 Youth (May 15-17, 22-24)
- Fuzek-Rossoni at Four Corners Arts Center (May 17)
- Rasa Quartet with percussionist Brian Shankar Adler (May 18)
Guests:
- Paul C. Kelly Campos, The Public’s Radio community engagement reporter
- Susan Orban, board director of the Washington County Coalition for Children
- Ian Donnis, The Public’s Radio political reporter
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