After some procedural wrangling by Democrats, the bill now goes to the full Senate.
Shane McKeon
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CVS Stock Tumbles As Judge Casts Doubt On Aetna Merger
In what would be a highly unconventional move, D.C. Circuit Judge Richard Leon has indicated he might block the deal that Department of Justice approved in the fall.
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Raimondo Holds First Meeting With Hospital Merger Parties
The governor convened the heads of Lifespan, Care New England and Brown University for talks toward a possible merger.
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Partners Pulls Out Of Care New England Deal
The deal falls apart as Gov. Gina Raimondo calls on Care New England, Lifespan and Brown University to resume talks to create an in-state solution.
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Bill Would Let Customers With Medical Conditions Use Employee Restrooms
Businesses would face a $250 fine if they barred a customer with a legitimate medical reason from using an employee restroom.
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Bill Would Let Kids Apply Sunscreen At School
The Rhode Island House has passed the sunscreen bill four times. Every time, it has died in the Senate.
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New Bill Would Step Up Health Department’s PFAS Regulation
The bill, before a Rhode Island House committee, would authorize the state’s department of health to set its own maximums on PFAS levels.
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Self-Driving Shuttles Roll Out In Providence
The autonomous vehicles are the first to premiere on Rhode Island’s streets.
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Brown U President Stepping Down From Care New England Board
The university says Lifespan’s public opposition to the deal has put Brown’s medical school faculty in the “uncomfortable position of having to take sides.”
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Bill Would Commission Study Into Decriminalizing Sex Work
State Rep. Anastasia Williams’ bill would appoint a panel to author a report on whether the Ocean State should allow prostitution.