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HealthSource RI Open Enrollment closes with record enrollment of 42,695

PROVIDENCE, RI – HealthSource RI (HSRI) concluded its annual Open Enrollment (OE) period February 28, with its highest ever OE total of 42,695, eclipsing last year’s record of 34,456. Of those, 8,557 Rhode Island residents are newly enrolled in the affordable qualified health plans available through the state marketplace. The remaining 34,000+ individuals, or 73% of […]

$3 million earmarked to help nonprofits weather federal funding freeze

The Rhode Island Foundation will award $3 million in grants to help Rhode Island nonprofits affected by the loss of federal funding due to recent actions in Washington.   “We understand the harm these policies may pose to the work of our nonprofit partners, and most importantly, to the thousands of Rhode Islanders they serve […]

Reed: Trump Admin. Should Improve Social Security Customer Service, Not

WASHINGTON, DC – Stressing the importance of efficient customer service, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says Rhode Islanders should not have to wait in long lines outside of Social Security Administration (SSA) field offices, exposed to the elements, and in some cases having to return multiple times, in order to get their needs addressed.  Nor should […]

Cranston Police Department Executes Multiple Drug-Related Arrests

Cranston, R.I. – The Cranston Police Department has conducted several successful enforcement actions leading to significant drug seizures and multiple arrests over the past week. These operations underscore the department’s ongoing commitment to combat drug-related crimes and ensure public safety. Major Drug Seizure Following Traffic Stop On March 27, 2025, at approximately 9:58 AM, a […]