Rhode Island Blood Center reports record donations after Brown University shooting
First-time donors increase significantly at the blood center’s four donation centers across the state. This story was originally published...
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Rhode Island Energy breaks off contract with SouthCoast Wind amid federal uncertainty
This story was originally published in Rhode Island Current, a publication partner of Ocean State Stories. PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island’s second...
Hasbro to move to Boston Seaport by end of 2026
“The City of Pawtucket did absolutely everything possible to keep Hasbro here.” This story was originally published in Rhode Island...
How to cure the primary care crisis? Rhode Island prescribes student loan support
New round of Wavemaker tax credits has $500K carveout for college graduates who work in primary care. This story...
Lawsuit says R.I. is ‘failing’ kids with serious mental, behavioral health needs
Federal complaint hinges on accounts of 10 children institutionalized as means of treatment This story was originally published in...
R.I. Life Science Hub vets bids from three firms for dedicated state wet lab incubator
‘This is a beacon. It’s going to attract a lot of attention.’ This story was originally published in Rhode...
In Rhode Island’s payday lending wilderness, a strong voice for reform
Economic Progress Institute head Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies calls out the insider politics that perpetuates social and economic inequality This story...
Accidental overdose deaths in Rhode Island down 7.3% in 2023, marking first decline in four years
But despite modest progress, Black and Hispanic residents still lack access to treatment This story was originally published in...
Judge demands Fatima, Roger Williams owner pay $17M in overdue bills
Court order details bedbugs, cockroaches and risky financial moves that threaten future of ‘safety net’ hospitals This story was...
A small subset in the General Assembly, Rhode Island mom lawmakers shoulder big demands
The 2022 midterm elections nearly doubled the mom power in the State House. Here’s how four legislators double down...