Providence’s precarious finances are once again the top topic at City Hall. RIPR political analyst Scott MacKay says capital homeowners should be…
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Political Roundtable: Paiva Weed On Hospital Cuts, Marijuana Legalization & Education
State Senate President Teresa Paiva Weed joins Political Roundtable this week to discuss changes in Rhode Island’s healthcare landscape, how lawmakers…
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New CMS Tool Reveals Wide Medicare Racial Disparities
New data from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid brings greater insight into health disparities at the local level.
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Marathon Bombing Victim Heather Abbott To Give PC Commencement Address
Heather Abbott, whose injuries sustained in the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing spurred her to start a foundation which helps amputees get prosthetic…
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Despite Increased Adult Employment, Poverty Rates Hold Steady Among Children In RI
Children are becoming more diverse in Rhode Island, but the number of babies born in withdrawal from opioids continues to grow. Those are just some of…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Baseball is back, and the contact sport of politics continues unabated. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments…
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TGIF: 22 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media (Late Edition)
It was quite the week in Rhode Island politics, and the fallout led to tardy publication of this week’s column. So thanks for stopping by. As usual,…
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Researchers Hope To Predict Opioid-Dependent Babies’ Trajectory
An increasing number of pregnant women are in treatment for opioid addiction. They face a heart-wrenching dilemma: stop taking the medication that’s…
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TGIF: 21 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, your tips and comments are welcome, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here…
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Medicaid Budget Proposal Would Cut Hospital, Nursing Home Rates Again
Hospitals could face another rate cut under the Medicaid budget proposed for this fiscal year. Tension over the cuts came up during a budget hearing…