Waiver proposal would help R.I. pay for housing for those with complex medical needs
The Rhode Island General Assembly is now considering legislation that would allow the state to request flexibility to direct Medicaid funds toward housing. 6:00 a.m.
This afternoon, the Senate Finance Committee is set to hear the original proposal to put RIPTA under RIDOT, as well as a new plan that would make RIDOT’s director chair of RIPTA’s board. 10:00 p.m.
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Advocates urge R.I. to keep focused on social equity one year after marijuana legalization
Now that Governor McKee has nominated Cannabis Control Commission members, the Cannabis Justice Coalition is emphasizing provisions to repair the harm done by the “War on Drugs.”
Endorsements, campaign announcements, and more leading up to the special election for R.I.’s First Congressional District
‘Team of TJs’: Johnston Little League president says fallen coach left a ‘positive’ impression on his players
Thomas May, of Johnston, R.I., coached a 9- to 12-year-old Little League team. He was one of two people who were allegedly killed by James Harrison on Wednesday.
In CCRI chat, Boston Fed’s Susan Collins says pause in interest rate hikes may be near
"While inflation is still too high, there are some promising signs of moderation,” the Boston Fed president said in prepared remarks for her "chat" with students and staff at CCRI on Thursday.
R.I. sues manufacturers for PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ contamination
“The burden of this enormous cost should be borne by the companies who made, marketed, and sold these products at great profit, while hiding their true dangers,” said Attorney General Peter F. Neronha.
Man allegedly killed mother and neighbor in Johnston, R.I., shooting, police say
James Harrison allegedly shot and killed his mother and neighbor and injured his neighbor's daughter on Wednesday before he was fatally shot by police. Authorities tried to issue him a trespass notice before the shooting.
As part of my recent voyage from Rhode Island to California on the first-ever nonstop flight to the West Coast, I checked out three restaurants in the City of Angels that have some Rhode Island ties.
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