New bill proposed to address surgical assistant shortage
PROVIDENCE – A new bill introduced by state lawmakers would allow people to become certified surgical first assistants through the R.I. Department of Health.
Under...
RIDHS to deactivate call center on Wednesdays
PROVIDENCE – In response to continued high call volume and long wait times, the R.I. Department of Human Services announced Thursday its call center...
BLS: Compensation costs up 5.5% in Boston-Worcester-Providence metro area
PROVIDENCE – Compensation for private industry workers in the Boston-Worcester-Providence metro area increased 5.5% in the year ending December 2022 compared with 4.2% the...
Should the General Assembly ban assault-style weapons in Rhode Island this...
Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Jan. 31 joined a host of state leaders in proposing a ban on assault-style weapons in Rhode Island.
McKee, Lt....
U.S. adds a surprisingly strong 517,000 jobs despite Fed hikes
WASHINGTON (AP) – America's employers added a stunning 517,000 jobs in January, a surprisingly strong gain in the face of the Federal Reserve's aggressive...
Preppin’ for RECESSION. PBN survey: Talk of a coming downturn is...
If and when the country will slip into a recession depends on who you ask, but the gloom is already settling over Rhode Island...
It’s not if but when on recession, so get ready
Inflation and a looming recession have weighed heavily on local business owners and state leaders for months. And with good reason, as this week’s...
Number change boosts calls to R.I. crisis lifeline
A little over six months since the national suicide and crisis lifeline trimmed down its number to an easy-to-remember 988, calls have been pouring...
Five Questions With: Matthew Santacroce
Matthew Santacroce | Chief, R.I. Office of Cannabis Regulation
1. How much recreational marijuana has been sold since Dec. 1? Did these initial sales numbers meet...
R.I. leaders need to invest in long-term care workforce
The General Assembly and Gov. Daniel J. McKee’s administration face key questions about the state’s budgetary priorities. What will Rhode Island do with its...
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