Move aims to expedite care for patients and relieve administrative burden on primary care practices PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 27, 2024) — As part of its continuing commitment to support healthcare practitioners and streamline patient access to care, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) will eliminate nearly 65% of prior authorization requirements for primary care providers (PCPs) […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are advising people to avoid contact with Carbuncle Pond in Coventry due to blue-green algae (or cyanobacteria) blooms in the pond. Blue-green algae can produce toxins that can harm humans and animals. Toxins and/or high cell counts have been […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) held a roundtable discussion on the state of the U.S. healthcare system with Rep. Lauren Underwood (IL-14), a registered nurse, member of Democratic leadership, and the co-founder and co-chair of the Black Maternal Health Caucus and Rep. Gabe Amo (RI-01). The Members of Congress were joined by nurses represented by SEIU Local […]Read More
Prospective job candidates can meet with over 40 education employers PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) would like to remind individuals who are seeking employment in the education field of the upcoming in-person Statewide Education Job Fair, happening on Saturday, June 22, from 9 […]Read More
At an airport event, Neeleman announced the that T.F. Green International Airport (PVD) will become the carrier’s largest airport by capacity and departures, with consistent growth over the next five year. It will surpass Charleston, S.C. as Breeze’s number one airport by the end of this year. Two years ago, Breeze Airways announced a […]Read More
JetBlue announces direct flights from Providence to San Juan, Puerto Rico JetBlue will begin offering nonstop service from T.F.G. International Airport, Rhode Island, to San Juan, Puerto Rico, beginning in October. Groups of friends and families are reserving their flights to enjoy “La Isla del Encanto”. Politicians and merchants will be received by tourists on […]Read More
Funds Still Available! Pawtucket, RI – The City of Pawtucket is still accepting applications for the Small Business Relief Grant Program aimed at supporting local businesses affected by the economic challenges of recent years. Made possible through the American Rescue Plan Act funds, this initiative provides essential assistance to small businesses. Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Director of […]Read More
Asking Neighborhood Residents to Come be Certified to Cite Properties PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket’s Division of Zoning and Code Enforcement, and Mayor Donald R. Grebien, have announced the reinstitution of the Neighborhood Task Force Program. The initiative will certify volunteer residents to assist the Code Enforcement Division in citing properties that are blighted, rundown, […]Read More
Amo welcomed longtime champion for seniors and Social Security to Rhode Island’s First District East Providence, R.I. – Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) welcomed Committee on Ways and Means Social Security Subcommittee Ranking Member John Larson (CT-01) to East Providence Senior Center to discuss support for the Social Security 2100 Act (H.R.4583), a landmark piece of legislation […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and Secretary of Commerce Liz Tanner announced the recipients of new mini grant awards under the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation’s Placemaking Initiative. The RI Rebounds Placemaking Initiative is a statewide effort to support businesses in the tourism and hospitality industries. The mini grants, approved by the RI Commerce […]Read More
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