Health

Rhode Island General Assembly Finalizes Legislative Session with Major Reforms

News Summary The Rhode Island General Assembly has wrapped up its legislative session with a series of new laws focused…

3 days ago

East Providence Fire Department Adopts Non-PFAS Turnout Gear

News Summary The East Providence Fire Department has become the first in the U.S. to adopt non-PFAS turnout gear, investing…

5 days ago

Rhode Island Lawmakers Move to Ban Smoking in Casinos

News Summary Rhode Island lawmakers have passed legislation to prohibit smoking inside casinos, awaiting Governor Dan McKee's approval. Set to…

5 days ago

Rhode Island Drops in National Children’s Well-Being Rankings

News Summary Rhode Island's ranking in children's well-being has dropped from 12th to 19th place according to the latest KIDS…

5 days ago

Rhode Island Issues Extreme Heat Warning Amid Rising Temperatures

News Summary An extreme heat warning has been issued for Rhode Island, with temperatures expected to soar to 102 degrees…

5 days ago

Providence Faces Extreme Heat Advisory as Water Donations Needed

News Summary Providence is preparing for a dangerous heat wave, with temperatures expected to reach 102 degrees. Better Lives Rhode…

5 days ago

Butler Hospital Workers Strike Over Pay and Safety Issues

News Summary Negotiations between the SEIU 1199NE union and Butler Hospital have stalled, leading to a strike by over 200…

1 week ago

Providence Prepares for Extreme Heat Wave Support for Unhoused

News Summary Providence is anticipating extreme heat conditions with temperatures approaching 100 degrees. The Rhode Island Coalition to End Homelessness…

1 week ago

Brown University’s Eva Erickson Makes History on ‘Survivor’

News Summary Eva Erickson, a doctoral student at Brown University, has become the first openly autistic contestant on CBS's 'Survivor,'…

1 week ago

Rhode Island Senate Approves $14.3 Billion Budget for 2026

News Summary The Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee has approved a $14.3 billion budget focusing on healthcare, homelessness, transportation, and…

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