Tag: Linda Ujifusa
R.I. Senate approves bills restricting ‘spread pricing’ on prescription meds
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Senate has approved a pair of bills targeting the use of “spread pricing” by pharmacy benefit managers, which often charge...
R.I. Senate leaders unveil 9-bill health care package
PROVIDENCE – The state’s Senate leaders have unveiled another legislative package aimed at improving health care access and affordability.
The unveiling of the nine-bill package...
New R.I. law protects patients who rely on specialty infusion drugs
Specialty drugs might come in a delicate glass vial in the mail, shipped by a specialty pharmacy in a styrofoam carton cushioned with ice...
State gives Bally’s helping hand, too
While so-called “high rollers” account for a fraction of total gambling revenue, they are among the most coveted customers for casinos. This same dynamic...
Senate confirms Salisbury for permanent director for Department of Corrections
Wayne Salisbury Jr. will continue to direct the R.I. Department of Corrections, the Senate confirmed in a 32-4 vote Thursday afternoon.
Voting against Gov. Daniel...
Is iGaming worth gambling on?
Supporters of expanding casino gambling to online table games in Rhode Island are hoping they hold the necessary cards of persuasion to get iGaming...
MedRecycler sues DEM over denial of medical waste treatment plant
PROVIDENCE – The company behind a controversial medical waste treatment plant proposed for West Warwick is turning to court after its application was denied...
