Tag: R.I. Department of Corrections
ACLU of Rhode Island challenges state’s interpretation of ‘Mario’s Law’
PROVIDENCE – The American Civil Liberties Union of Rhode Island Inc. on Friday filed a petition in R.I. Superior Court challenging the state's position...
Some R.I. officials say job vacancies a big part of projected...
The projected $610 million budget surplus awaiting the General Assembly and the administration of Gov. Daniel J. McKee has been the subject of speculation...
R.I. Department of Corrections director to step down in January
PROVIDENCE – Patricia Coyne-Fague will step down as director of the R.I. Department of Corrections on Jan. 13, Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Tuesday.
Coyne-Fague...
URI men’s basketball coach, president are top state earners again
PROVIDENCE – The University of Rhode Island men’s basketball coach and school president are again the top two earners among state employees, according to...
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RIPTA’s not the only public agency feeling effects of labor shortage
Like many companies in the private sector, some state agencies and municipalities are struggling to fill positions amid a severe labor shortage.
The R.I. Public...
R.I. Department of Health receives $750K grant for veteran suicide prevention
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health received a $750,000 federal grant to implement a three-year program for veteran suicide prevention.
The department will work...
MHARI report: R.I.’s continuum of mental health care has ‘gaping holes’
PROVIDENCE – A new report released Thursday by the Mental Health Association of Rhode Island highlights what the association’s executive director describes as “gaping...
R.I. takes aim at hepatitis C in 5-year plan
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health is aiming to eliminate hepatitis C infections in the Ocean State using a newly unveiled five-year plan.
The...
McKee brushes off low poll numbers, not debating until papers filed
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Thursday brushed off questions about his flagging polling numbers, addressed why he dropped out of an upcoming...
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