Rhode Island Public Policy

Rhode Island Healthcare Crisis: Provider Shortages and Low Reimbursement Rates

News Summary Rhode Island is experiencing a healthcare crisis, marked by a significant shortage of primary care and specialty providers.…

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Rhode Island’s RIBridges System Successfully Restored After Cyberattack

News Summary Rhode Island has restored its RIBridges system, which was affected by a cyberattack impacting around 650,000 residents. Following…

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Rhode Island’s Hospital Price Caps Show Positive Impact on Consumer Costs

News Summary A study from Brown University revealed that Rhode Island's affordability standards, implemented in 2010, have helped reduce consumer…

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Rhode Island Faces Economic Challenges Amid Recession Warnings

News Summary Rhode Island is potentially on the brink of a severe economic downturn, with economists signaling early signs of…

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Rhode Island Health Care Spending Surges in 2023

News Summary Rhode Island has seen a significant increase in health care spending in 2023, rising by 7.8% to approximately…

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Governor McKee Nominates Tracey Wiley to RI Commerce Board

News Summary Governor Dan McKee has nominated Tracey Wiley to the board of directors for the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation.…

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Octavius Prince Leads Bid for Greenleaf Compassion Center

News Summary Octavius Prince is leading a group effort to acquire the Greenleaf Compassion Center, a medical marijuana facility currently…

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Rhode Island Proposes Bill to Lift Investment Restrictions

News Summary A new bill introduced by Representative Alex Finkelman aims to remove investment caps for the insurance company FM,…

2 months ago

Rhode Island Launches AI Awareness Survey for Residents

News Summary Rhode Island has initiated an online survey to gauge residents' awareness and experiences with artificial intelligence (AI). Conducted…

2 months ago

Rhode Island Man Guilty of Laundering Over $35 Million

News Summary Craig Clayton, a 75-year-old from Cranston, RI, has pleaded guilty to money laundering and obstruction of justice after…

2 months ago