Key role in creating opportunities for diverse Rhode Island businesses Providence, R.I. — Reinforcing its ongoing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Doris M. De Los Santos supplier diversity program manager. In this newly created position, De Los Santos will advocate for supplier diversity within the […]Read More
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National Organization for Women Political Action Committee Endorses Magaziner
WARWICK, RI- The National Organization for Women Political Actional Committee (NOW PAC) has endorsed Seth Magaziner for the United States House of Representatives in Rhode Island’s 2nd congressional district. As the largest organization of feminist grassroots activists in the United States, NOW’s purpose is to promote feminist ideals, lead societal change, eliminate discrimination, and achieve […]Read More
Starting on Friday night, June 17, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will shift travel lanes to the right on Route 146 at the bridges carrying the highway over Mineral Spring Avenue and Charles Street in North Providence. No exits or off-ramps will be affected by this change. RIDOT will make this change on […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) announced today that DEM will receive $846,343 in grants from the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to replace freight trucks and marine engines that move goods and services across the state and non-road port cargo-handling equipment serving the Port of […]Read More
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Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI Bringing Services Into Neighborhoods
Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is making Medicare easier. Here to talk about their 5-Star Medicare Advantage plans and community events are Ivette Luna BCBSRI Director, Consumer Engagement and Jennifer Rodrigues from the fold-out store.Read More
Her ‘Grassroots’ Leadership is Delivering for our City and State Pawtucket – State Senator Sandra Cano announced today that she will seek reelection to the District 8 State Senate this year. Cano will continue her ongoing grassroots efforts to bring leadership and strong city representation to the State.Her campaign will continue to focus on bringing […]Read More
Cicilline, Buck, Klobuchar, and Grassley Urge Swift Floor Votes on the American Innovation and Choice Online Act WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen David N. Cicilline (D-RI) and Ken Buck (R-CO) and Senators Amy Klobuchar (D-MN) and Chuck Grassley (R-IA) held a press conference Wednesday highlighting how the American Innovation and Choice Online Act, their bipartisan, bicameral […]Read More
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Rhode Island Department of Health Announces Endemic Strategy for COVID-19
As part of its strategy to address COVID-19 as a manageable endemic disease, the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is announcing its plan for the transition of State-supported testing and vaccination to traditional partners and settings for providing COVID-19 services. COVID-19 services, like testing and vaccination, are now widely available through multiple accessible channels, […]Read More
Health insurer has received highest member satisfaction ranking by J.D. Power PROVIDENCE, R.I. (June 8, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) members have rated the health insurer #1 in member satisfaction among commercial health plans in the Northeast region in the annual J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Commercial Member Health Plan Satisfaction […]Read More