Rhode Island’s closely contested races for governor and congress drew First Lady Jill Biden to the Ocean State Wednesday for two campaign rallies, along with an “official” stop to promote teaching.… MORE
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State hospital change to make RI eligible for up to $40 million in Medicaid reimbursement
State leaders unveil a new sign after obtaining a new license for the Rhode Island State Psychiatric Hospital at the state Howard Complex in Cranston.… MORE
Data breach victims sue Rhode Island transit agency, insurer
Two people whose personal information was compromised in a data breach at Rhode Island’s public bus service that affected about 22,000 people sued the agency and a health insurer on Tuesday seeking monetary damages and answers.… MORE
What’s behind worrying RSV surge in US children's hospitals?
Children’s hospitals in parts of the U.S. are seeing a surge in a common respiratory illness that can cause severe breathing problems for babies.… MORE
CDC chief to headline announcement of new RI health lab
A construction “kick-off” for the new Rhode Island Department of Health laboratory is slated for Monday, with head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention due to take part. … MORE
Joni Mitchell heading back onstage after Newport surprise
Joni Mitchell had so much fun at her surprise performance at the Newport Folk Festival this summer that she’s coming back to the stage. … MORE
New e-bike rebate program named in honor of late AP reporter
Rhode Island residents who buy electric bicycles will soon be eligible for rebates under a program announced on Wednesday and named in honor of a former Associated Press reporter.… MORE
Mayors endorse McKee; Kalus doubles down on emergency powers, releases tax returns
At separate events on Wednesday, about a dozen mayors and municipal leaders endorsed Democratic Gov. Dan McKee; while Republican challenger Ashley Kalus continued to tag McKee for his actions on soaring energy costs.… MORE
How Michael Flynn goes local to spread Christian nationalism
Flynn, who just eight years ago under President Barack Obama led the U.S. military’s intelligence agency, now is at the center of a far-right Christian nationalist movement that has a growing influence in the Republican Party. In speeches across the U.S., he urges his supporters to get involved in local politics as a way to change the country from the bottom up.… MORE
AG Neronha tests positive for COVID
Attorney General Peter Neronha has tested positive for COVID-19, according to a statement from his office.… MORE
