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FAIR SHARE? Dr. Frederick A. Hartman, chairman of the Rhode Island Dental Association, is backing the Fair Share for Dental Care Act, state legislation that he says could help more dental patients get the insurance coverage they need.  PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Legislation could change dental coverage in R.I.

Financial Services 03/29/2024

A few weeks ago, oral surgeon Dr. Frederick A. Hartman said he was treating a patient who thought he could afford the dentures he...

Colleges must now prioritize apprenticeships

Editorial and Op-Ed 10/13/2023

Apprenticeships are making a comeback. And Rhode Island has a chance to help lead the way in showing how they can be a more formal...

Bill to provide college credit for apprenticeship becomes law

Nonprofit 07/07/2023

PROVIDENCE – State colleges are now required to establish ways of awarding academic credit for students who participate in registered apprenticeship programs. The legislation, signed...

Bill to create program for medication redistribution passes R.I. House

Government 05/13/2022

PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island residents who are not able to afford the prescription medication that they need may soon be able to fill their...

McNamara proposes medication redistribution program

Government 01/30/2022

PROVIDENCE – New legislation introduced by a state lawmaker aims to redirect unused medication to people in need. In 2022-H 7133, Rep. Joseph M. McNamara,...

PREPPING FOR A FIGHT: Kevin Millonzi, owner of Millonzi Fine Catering in West Warwick, says his insurance claims for losses related to COVID-19 have been turned down. Now he’s ready to sue. / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Businesses failing to get pandemic-related payouts

Coronavirus 04/16/2021

Kevin Millonzi has “viral” coverage as part of his business-interruption insurance, but that didn’t save the West Warwick caterer from getting rejected when he...

Mental Health Association of R.I. names McNamara Legislator of the Year

Health Services 06/14/2020

PROVIDENCE – State Rep. Joseph M. McNamara, D-Warwick, has been named Legislator of the Year by the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island for...

R.I. education strategic plan taking shape

Education 12/20/2019

Armed with ideas from a recent “Make It Happen RI” forum, a committee assembled by the Rhode Island Foundation will soon be putting the...

PROACTIVE APPROACH: Warwick Mayor Joseph J. Solomon stands on New England Way at the intersection of Gilbane Street. Both roads are on the schedule to be repaved. Solomon said roadwork has been a priority since he took office in spring 2018. He says last year was the first time in 20 years the city has implemented a proactive program.  / PBN PHOTO/MICHAEL SALERNO

Fighting back vs. bad roads

Cover Story 10/11/2019

Evidence of Rhode Island’s rough roads turns up regularly at Harold Crook’s Garage in Cranston. Bent wheel rims, flat tires and alignment problems can...