New research from the Pew Charitable Trusts shows Rhode Island is leading the nation when it comes to reducing painkiller prescriptions. State officials…
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In RI, Seasonal Unemployment Spikes, While Wait Times Decrease
Unemployment claims in Rhode Island hit a high this month. The Unemployment Insurance Call Center is currently in a “peak period,” with almost 1,800…
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This I Believe Rhode Island: Learning Empathy
Coping with scary medical news is a challenge at any age. There’s the inevitable uncertainty and the possibility that our imaginations will run wild…
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Community Activist Joins Primary Race Against Rep. Carnevale
Community activist Lisa Scorpio has joined the Democratic primary field running against state Rep. John Carnevale (D-Providence).
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
The General Assembly session is over, the budget is signed, yet politics never takes a holiday. So thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As…
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Raimondo Signs Budget; Calls $8.9B Spending Plan An Investment In RI's Future
Governor Gina Raimondo on Friday signed the $8.9 billion budget for the fiscal year starting July 1, calling it a “terrific” plan that will position…
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More RI Kids In Poverty, But Fewer Uninsured, Says Kids Count
More of Rhode Island’s children are living in poverty this year than last. That’s one of the highlights of a new report from Kids Count – a project of…
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The Pulse: For Overdose Patients, Does Privacy Apply?
The question of a patient’s privacy came up during this legislative session. Should the family members of a patient who has overdosed be notified about…
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Governor Raimondo On The Budget, RI’s Economy, ProvPort & More
Governor Gina Raimondo took questions from reporters Wednesday, during the latest in a series of occasional lunches with the media at the state…
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RI Foundation Seeds Nearly $500K In Local Medical Research
The Rhode Island Foundation has seeded some of the state’s institutions of higher education with nearly half a million dollars in medical research…
