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Rhode Island man indicted in virus relief fraud scheme
PROVIDENCE (AP) – A Rhode Island man has been indicted in an alleged scheme to fraudulently apply for unemployment funds and economic relief for...
Rhode Island sees spike in drug overdose deaths in 2020
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Accidental drug overdose deaths in Rhode Island jumped by 25% in 2020 over the prior year, to their highest level since...
Matos sworn in as Rhode Island’s lieutenant governor
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Sabina A. Matos made history Wednesday when she was sworn in as Rhode Island's lieutenant governor, the first person of color...
R.I. expands vaccine eligibility to 40 and older
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island on Monday expanded coronavirus vaccine eligibility to anyone age 40 and older who lives, works or goes to...
Rhode Island health centers getting more than $33.5M to boost vaccinations
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Eight community health centers across Rhode Island are sharing $33.5 million in federal funding to boost coronavirus vaccination efforts, authorities said...
Providence teachers vote no confidence in commissioner
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Providence public school teachers, currently in contract negotiations, took a vote of no confidence in the leadership of state Education Commissioner...
McKee announces 10 finalists for lieutenant governor’s job
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island Gov. Daniel J. McKee has announced a list of 10 finalists to be his lieutenant governor.
The list released Thursday...
General public in Mass. can get vaccinated starting April 19
BOSTON (AP) – All residents of Massachusetts age 16 and older will be eligible for a coronavirus vaccine beginning April 19, Gov. Charlie Baker's...
Rhode Island needs more vaccine supply to reach Biden’s goal
PROVIDENCE (AP) – Rhode Island may not be able to meet President Joe Biden’s goal of making all adults eligible for a COVID-19 vaccine...
Public hearing on medical waste facility scheduled
WEST WARWICK (AP) – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management has scheduled a public hearing on a proposed medical waste-to-energy facility in West Warwick.
The...
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