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Lifespan expands thoracic care, hires world-class surgeon Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, MD
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Lifespan expands thoracic care, hires world-class surgeon Abbas El-Sayed Abbas,

LPR News July 14, 2021

Abbas brings expertise in robot-assisted and minimally invasive surgery for complex oncology and thoracic procedures PROVIDENCE – Lifespan has appointed esteemed surgeon Abbas El-Sayed Abbas, MD, MS, FACS, as chief of thoracic oncology for the Lifespan Cancer Institute.   “Dr. Abbas is a distinguished and highly skilled surgeon whose expertise and talents will further elevate […]Read More

Governor McKee, Executive Office of Commerce, Rhode Island Department of Health, Rhode Island Foundation Announce “RI Gives Vax Challenge”
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Governor McKee, Executive Office of Commerce, Rhode Island Department of

LPR News July 6, 2021

Vaccine Incentive Program Will Provide $10k Awards to RI Non-Profits PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Commerce Department, Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Rhode Island Foundation today announced the joint establishment of the COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Fund. The purpose of the fund and related challenge are to simultaneously incentivize COVID-19 […]Read More

Governor McKee Signs FY 2022 Budget
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Governor McKee Signs FY 2022 Budget

LPR News July 6, 2021

Budget includes historic investments in housing, increased supports for families and child care, and tools to continue Rhode Island’s economic recovery PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, signed the FY22 budget today at the State House. The budget makes important investments in housing, […]Read More

Tyson Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products
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Tyson Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Chicken Products

LPR News July 6, 2021

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Tyson Foods is recalling 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.   The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021. The products subject to recall have establishment number “EST. P-7089” on […]Read More

Senate passes Cano bill which protects minority-owned businesses seeking state project contracts
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Senate passes Cano bill which protects minority-owned businesses seeking state

LPR News July 1, 2021

STATE HOUSE – The Senate tonight passed legislation (2021-S 0549A) sponsored by Sen. Sandra Cano (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket) which prohibits the waiving of rules and regulations relating to minority-owned businesses involved with state contracts during periods such as a declared state of emergency. “It is indisputable that the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying effects of […]Read More

General Assembly passes Rep. Biah and Sen. Quezada’s legislation that streamlines ESL and ELL teacher certifications
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General Assembly passes Rep. Biah and Sen. Quezada’s legislation that

LPR News July 1, 2021

STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly tonight passed Rep. Nathan W. Biah and Sen. Ana B. Quezada’s legislation (2021-H 5829A / 2021-S 0991) which would streamline the English as a second language (ESL) and/or English language learner (ELL) teaching certification process. The purpose of the legislation is to increase the number and percentage of teachers in the […]Read More

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