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Supporting community groups to build healthier communities
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Supporting community groups to build healthier communities

LPR News March 8, 2023

Carolyn Belisle, managing director of corporate social responsibility Two decades ago, when a new health-focused corporate grant program emerged in Rhode Island, one of the first recipients was a fledgling group with ambitions to organize Providence youth to lead campaigns to curb violence and prevent disease. The group was Youth in Action and the new funding source […]Read More

Senator Whitehouse and Governor McKee Push for Robust Federal Investment in Child Care Programs and Workforce
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Senator Whitehouse and Governor McKee Push for Robust Federal Investment

LPR News March 6, 2023

Providence, RI – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse and Governor Dan McKee today joined with child care providers from the Meeting Street School and Rhode Island child care advocates to rally support for comprehensive federal child care legislation that would boost Rhode Island’s investment in child care affordability, access, and workforce retention. “Increasing access to affordable […]Read More

Operators of Addiction Treatment Chain Charged in Alleged Health Care Fraud
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Operators of Addiction Treatment Chain Charged in Alleged Health Care

LPR News March 2, 2023

PROVIDENCE – The Massachusetts operator of a chain of addiction treatment clinics is charged in federal court in Providence, RI, with millions of dollars of health care fraud, aggravated identity theft, money laundering and obstruction, announced United States Attorney Zachary A. Cunha.  In addition, the treatment center and its former supervisory counselor were also charged […]Read More

Magaziner Spends February District Work Period Meeting with Rhode Islanders and Visiting Economic and Education Hubs
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Magaziner Spends February District Work Period Meeting with Rhode Islanders

LPR News February 28, 2023

Over the last two weeks, Magaziner held a healthcare roundtable to discuss workforce issues, met with municipal officials, and toured RIC, URI, CCRI, and the Port of Galilee Washington, D.C. – It has been a busy February District Work Period for Representative Magaziner (RI-02), who has spent the last two weeks meeting with Rhode Islanders across […]Read More

Governor McKee Hosts Biotech Panel to Highlight Life Sciences Investments in #RIReady Budget
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Governor McKee Hosts Biotech Panel to Highlight Life Sciences Investments

LPR News February 28, 2023

PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner heard from a panel of local biotechnology leaders who highlighted the impact of the proposed investments in life sciences in the Governor’s #RIReady FY24 budget. Brian Britson of Amgen, Carol Malysz of RI BIO, and Justin Fallon of […]Read More

DHS Update on Recent EBT Fraud Activity
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DHS Update on Recent EBT Fraud Activity

LPR News February 28, 2023

Phishing and skimming of SNAP and RI Works (RIW) benefits have been increasing nationally, regionally, and locally in Rhode Island. Since February 1, roughly 179 accounts, predominately SNAP and RIW, have been impacted by this fraudulent activity. DHS is reaching out directly to those who have been affected to provide additional information and support and […]Read More

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