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A Rhode Island city has approved the first state-sanctioned safe injection site, a place where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they overdose. The Providence City Council voted Thursday to establish the site that will be run by a nonprofit and funded with money from opioid settlement money. It is expected to open later this year and be run by the harm reduction organization Project Weber/RENEW and VICTA.

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A Rhode Island city has approved the first state-sanctioned safe injection site, a place where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they overdose

A Rhode Island city has approved the first state-sanctioned safe injection site, a place where people can use heroin and other illegal drugs and be revived if they overdose. The Providence City Council voted Thursday to establish the site that will be run by a nonprofit and funded with money from opioid settlement money. Supporters contend safe injection sites, also called overdose prevention centers or harm reduction centers, can save lives and connect people with addiction treatment, mental he...

HOPKINTON — The Hopkinton Town Council has authorized the town manager to enter an agreement with a state-approved contractor in order to appraise two town-owned properties as the community prepares

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PROVIDENCE – Treasurer James Diossa unveiled a three-part “framework” this week to start two new investment programs in the state and expand an existing program.

PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel McKee’s proposed $13.7 billion state budget includes new funding for priorities like education and health care while also anticipating the return to pre-pandemic levels of federal

PORTSMOUTH — The R.I. Department of Transportation (RIDOT) says it’s still committed to major roadway improvements to East Main Road, but due to controversy over a proposed roundabout the …