The Massachusetts motor vehicle inspection system is expected to remain down for another week, prompting state officials to give drivers with expired March stickers a grace period to obtain an up-to-date sticker, officials said.… MORE
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Top state official will take over, review hospital agency
Gov. Dan McKee is appointing a top administration official to take charge of the state agency that operates a hospital that has come under scrutiny from disability advocates. … MORE
Gary Bimonte, co-owner of revered Connecticut pizzeria, dies
Gary Bimonte has died after a life in which he became a third generation co-owner of the landmark Connecticut pizza shop Frank Pepe Pizzeria Napoletana. … MORE
Police chief in Massachusetts fishing city retiring
The police chief in New Bedford, Massachusetts is retiring. … MORE
Lawmaker addresses COVID-19 vaccination discrimination
A Rhode Island lawmaker has introduced legislation that would bar discrimination against people who choose not to receive a COVID-19 vaccination. … MORE
Rhode Island lawmakers pass sweeping climate change bill
Rhode Island lawmakers have passed a wide-ranging bill to address climate change that would require the state to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050, and Gov. Daniel McKee has indicated he will sign it.… MORE
Providence teachers stage march & rally
Hundreds of Providence teachers staged a march and rally Tuesday, to express their unhappiness with the state takeover of their school district, and the slow pace of contract talks. … MORE
RI GOP calls raises concerns about election bills
Rhode Island Republicans are urging the General Assembly to reject two elections-related measures. … MORE
Lamont, Baker tout similar plans to curb high drug costs
The Democratic governor of Connecticut and the Republican governor of Massachusetts are joining forces to pitch their similar ideas to curb increasing prescription drug prices in their respective states. … MORE
Head of embattled state agency announces resignation
The head of the state agency that oversees a state-run medical facility that has come under fire for discharging some patients has announced that she is stepping down later this month. … MORE
