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...
Nancy Lavin
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...