The state Investment Commission on Wednesday approved a recommendation by General Treasurer Seth Magaziner to reduce the 15 percent hedge fund…
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island, 9/27
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island.
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island (9/13/16)
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island:
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New State Benefits System Goes Live Tuesday
As of Tuesday there’s a new way of applying for state benefits like Medicaid and food stamps, or SNAP. It’s an online application for all Department of…
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DCYF Chief Stepping Down; National Search Begins
The acting head of the Rhode Island’s Department of Children, Youth, and Families is leaving her post. She’s the third Health and Human Services agency…
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The Pulse: Criticism Mounts Over New DHS System For Food Stamps, Other Benefits
Hundreds of thousands of Rhode Islanders receive state assistance like food stamps and Medicaid. The agency that helps connect them with those benefits …
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Your Weekly Briefing: Health In Rhode Island
Here’s what’s happening in health care in Rhode Island, including opposition to a proposed power plant, an Alzheimers study, fewer deer ticks, and…
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TGIF: 20 Things To Know About Rhode Island Politics & Media
August is on the way out, and legislative primary races are coming up fast. Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As usual, you can send your…
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DHS To Lay Off 70 Employees; New Benefits System Launching
70 employees at the state Department of Human Services have received layoff notices because of a system-wide reorganization. It’s part of a shift to…