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Rob Horowitz: Let's Get Serious About Prescription Drug Abuse
Prescription drug abuse is our nation's fastest-growing drug problem. Yet, so far natonal and state efforts in this area amount to not much more than baby steps.
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Man in critical condition after motorcycle accident
A man is in critical condition at Rhode Island Hospital after his motorcycle collided with a car on Sunday afternoon.
Last Week at the General Assembly. . .
General Assembly launches easy-to-use bill tracking email system Members of the public who want to track the progress of certain bills throughout the legislative session can now use the General Assembly website to sign up for email updates.
R.I. health director urges baby boomers to get Hepatitis C test
Rhode Island's health department is encouraging baby boomers to get tested for Hepatitis C, saying adults born between 1945 and 1965 are five times more likely to contract the disease.
Professor spreads word of Little Rhody's big achievements
As Rhode Islanders, explaining the state is not actually an island and it is not an extension of New York can be a common occurrence when traveling out-of-state. Tired of this, Roberta Humble decided it was time to bring Rhode Island to the rest of the country.
Made in RI + Tax Incentives to Live Healthier
This week's State Report takes an in-depth look at April's unemployment report, which has garnered mixed results.
In Case You Missed It: 2014 Rhode Island Election Field
With the announcement this week by former State Rep and Democratic Party Chair Ed Pacheco that he's running for Secretary of State in 2014, followed by Ernie Almonte's assertion that he's gunning for the General Treasurer seat, not Govenor as previously indicated, the developments added another angle to the 2014 RI state offfice candidate field -- ... (more)
Rhode Island native named new president of Stonehill College
The Rev. John Denning, a native Rhode Islander and the current vice-president for student affairs at Stonehill College in Easton, Mass., has been named the college's 10th president, it was announced Friday.
Rhode Island Department of Health News
HEALTH Encourages Hepatitis C Testing for All Baby Boomers
In recognition of National Hepatitis C Testing Day on Sunday, May 19, the Rhode Island Department of Health encourages all Rhode Islanders born between 1945 and 1965 to be tested for Hepatitis C at least once, or more often if they have known risk factors.
Bomb Threat Prompts Police Search at Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth High School students arrived to school on Tuesday morning to police officers patrolling campus after a suspicious note was found in the school Monday night.
Suspect in Brown student attack headed to RI
A man accused of assaulting a Brown University basketball player has waived extradition from Connecticut and is headed to Rhode Island.
Professor spreads word of Little Rhody's big achievements
As Rhode Islanders, explaining the state is not actually an island and it is not an extension of New York can be a common occurrence when traveling out-of-state. Tired of this, Roberta Humble decided it was time to bring Rhode Island to the rest of the country.
RI child advocate to plea for more funding for children in state care
Rhode Island's child advocate will address a Senate oversight committee Wednesday to urge lawmakers to provide additional funding to children in the state's child welfare system.
Almonte makes General Treasurer run official
Ernie Almonte officially announced his candidacy for General Treasurer as a Democrat in an email to close friends and supporters.
INVESTIGATION: Fire Districts Break Property Tax Cap
More than half the fire districts in Rhode Island exceeded the statewide property tax cap at least once in the last three years, according to new data obtained from the Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council.
Arming campus police to be decided by RI Board of Education / Polls
The Board of Education will vote on a proposal to arm campus police at the state's three public colleges on May 23.
Bomb Threat Prompts Police Search at Portsmouth High School
Portsmouth High School students arrived to school this morning to police officers patrolling campus after a suspicious note was found in the school Monday night.
Interfaith Council Blasts RI Works
Interfaith leaders and supporters blasted the state's RI Works program as a failed safety net, lacking the tools necessary to support those families who are most at risk and vulnerable.
Democrat Pacheco Lays Out Plans For 2014 Secretary of State Run
The 2014 field for Rhode Island Secretary of State grows with the addition of well-known Democratic operative Ed Pacheco, who recently resigned his position as Chairman of the Democratic Party in Rhode Island to pursue the office.
Scott Wolf + Valerie Talmage: Why RI Needs the Historic Tax Credit
As RI considers revitalizing the Historic Tax Credit, here's why it's good idea--provided we do it right.