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State House — Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Michelle E. McGaw are sponsoring legislation to rein in so-called step therapy protocols used by health insurance companies that can delay or prevent …
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4/17/24
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East Providence Police Department will be hosting Casting with a Cop, an event that allows officers to interact with the community positively at one of the city's best fishing spots, where there are …
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4/17/24
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State House – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to help ensure that climate change, rising seas and coastal resiliency are considered as the state makes …
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4/17/24
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State House – Sen. Linda Ujifusa and Rep. Teresa Tanzi have introduced two bills to address problems faced by those with mental health or substance abuse problems: lack of parity between mental …
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4/15/24
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On April 9, everyone had a great afternoon of learning with the students at Orlo Avenue Elementary School today. Mayor Bob DaSilva joined students and staff to take part in the afterschool …
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4/11/24
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In recent months, Rhode Islanders have seen how critical it is to have ready and reliable access to public information. We’ve also been reminded of how frustrating and challenging it can be to …
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By Senator Louis P. DiPalma and Representative Patricia A. Serpa
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4/11/24
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State House – The House of Representatives today approved legislation sponsored by House Health and Human Services Committee Chairwoman Susan R. Donovan to help protect children’s health …
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4/11/24
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The City of East Providence, like many other municipalities, faces a dire need for affordable housing. Each day my administration is presented with instances of young adults, seniors, veterans, and …
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4/11/24
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Looking for a unique adventure this summer without going far from home? Friends of Pomham Rocks Lighthouse have scheduled tours to the historical island light station from June to September. This …
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4/9/24
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And now we know … The Bridge has to Go After months of speculation and studies, Rhode Island officials have opined what many residents expected to hear. The George Washington Bridge …
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portions of this report provided by Bob Rodericks
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4/8/24
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Mason Doherty is a 9th grader and a confirmation candidate at St. Margaret’s Parish in Rumford. Part of his confirmation requirements was to develop and complete a community service project. …
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3/29/24
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State House – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Valarie Lawson that would expand Rhode Island’s Temporary Caregiver Insurance (TCI) program from six weeks …
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3/29/24
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State House — The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Robert Britto (D-Dist. 18, East Providence, Pawtucket) that would improve prescription drug affordability for cancer …
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3/29/24
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State House – When 14 police departments across Rhode Island received reports of a school shooting in March 2023, schools went into lockdown while law enforcement quickly responded and …
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3/27/24
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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence is seeking proposals from qualified firms for the services of Construction Manager at Risk (CMaR) for the new East Providence Community Center …
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3/26/24
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State House – The Senate today passed a bill, sponsored by Senate Majority Whip Valarie J. Lawson, that would allow wineries to sell up to three five-ounce glasses and three 750-ml bottles per …
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3/26/24
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April 16 - Carriage House, Springfield, Ma. Doo-wop "The Corvettes" Lunch included April 18 - Wrights Chicken Farm/Wrights Dairy Farm May 7 - Aqua Turf, Plantsville. Ct. "Debbie Boone" …
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3/25/24
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State House – The Senate today approved legislation sponsored by Sen. Pamela J. Lauria to require safe storage of firearms in Rhode Island. The legislation ( 2024-S 2202aa ) would require that …
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3/21/24
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State House – Sen. Sandra Cano and Rep. Jennifer Boylan have introduced legislation to ban synthetic polymer microparticles - better known as microplastics - from Rhode Island, as well as …
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3/21/24
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State House – Providing care to an aging or disabled family member is a duty that many Rhode Islanders do out of love and devotion, often at great personal cost. While no one could put a price …
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3/21/24
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East Providence, RI - The East Providence Prevention Coalition (EPPC) collaborated with the East Providence Youth Council (EPYC), who are involved with the Project For Success Grant (PFS) to …
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3/20/24
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State House – The Senate today passed a bill sponsored by Sen. Linda Ujifusa that protects patients from an insurance scheme called “white bagging” that interferes with how …
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3/18/24
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East Providence, RI – The City of East Providence Recreation Dept. will hold a six-week summer day camp for East Providence youth ages 6-12 (age as of September 1, 2024). The camp will run from …
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3/18/24
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State House – Legislative sponsors, students, educators and members of the Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition rallied at the State House today for a greater focus on civics education in …
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3/18/24
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State House – When it comes to sustainability and renewable energy, Sen. Joshua Miller and Rep. Jennifer Boylan are empowering the state agencies of Rhode Island to lead by example. …
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3/18/24
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