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Suicide is a public health crisis in Rhode Island and across the country. In 2021, 121 people died by suicide in Rhode Island, up from 99

McKee may be out of town and budget writers may still be crafting their proposals, but that doesnt mean its a slow day at the General Assembly.

Sen. Jessica de la Cruz, who represents Burrillville, voiced concerns about a lack of basic information and the state of the cottages themselves.

RI lawmakers kick into high gear with votes on abortion funding, free lunches, top appointees

Richard Charest, the governors nominee to head the $3.6 billion super-agency known the Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS), was headed for a Senate confirmation hearing and potential…

RI lawmakers kick into high gear with votes on abortion funding, free lunches, top appointees

Your weekend briefing on local politics and more.

Gov. McKee plans to promote Richard Charest to the super-agency EOHHS, the same agency Senate leadership has previously tried to eliminate.

Housing Secretary Stefan I. Pryor can begin negotiations with Tri-County Community Action Agency to stand up family shelters for 10 families at three cottages for “up to one year.”

Sen. Jessica de la Cruz, who represents Burrillville, voiced concerns about a lack of basic information and the state of the cottages themselves.