Just what the doctor ordered? RI Senate unveils nine-bill package to improve health care
Prior authorization, "spread pricing" on drugs, vaccinations and medical debt are among the issued addressed in the Senate ...
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his 'historic victory.' Here's why
The resolution was defeated 21-14 after a trio of Senate Democrats denounced the culture of law-breaking and dehumanization ...
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New RI Senate package aims to promote healthcare affordability and access
The Rhode Island Senate unveiled Wednesday a package of nine bills meant to improve healthcare accessibility and affordability in the state. The effort marks the second consecutive year that the ...
RI Senate rejects resolution congratulating Trump on his inauguration
The Rhode Island House passed a resolution congratulating President Donald Trump on his inauguration. The resolution is ...
R.I. Senate unveils health care bills and takes aim at doctor shortage
Senate leaders renew push on reimbursement rates for primary care doctors, saying many patients can’t find a doctor.
Some senators are concerned about Ruggerio's ability to lead. He says it's a 'false narrative.'
Visibly frail and alarmingly thin, Ruggerio can barely bang the gavel and accidentally failed to vote for himself as ...
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In the Rhode Island Senate, all eyes are on Ruggerio
But being president of the Rhode Island senate doesn’t come with the nuclear codes, and the state government will be fully functional whether Ruggerio is present or not. Still, within the ...
Aquidneck Island high school seniors travel to Washington D.C. for Senate Youth Program
Two Rhode Island high school seniors were chosen to go on an all-expense paid trip to Washington, D.C. to learn about ...
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Some senators are concerned about Ruggerio's ability to lead. He says it's a 'false narrative.'
Rhode Island has a strong legislature that concentrates power at the top. Typically, the Senate president is the key figure deciding which bills clear the chamber and then helping to push them ...