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RIDOT to collect feedback from bridge construction firms as it retools Washington Bridge bid specs
The request for proposals to replace the western Washington Bridge struck out. Next up at bat: a request for information. Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, Jr. said Tuesday the state set the bar too high in its accelerated push to solicit bids to replace the badly deteriorated bridge connecting East Providence […] The post RIDOT to collect feedback from bridge construction firms as it retools Washington Bridge bid specs appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
New Rhode Island law protects patients who rely on specialty infusion drugs
Specialty drugs might come in a delicate glass vial in the mail, shipped by a specialty pharmacy in a styrofoam carton cushioned with ice packs. These medicines can be so precious that a clinic or hospital must administer them. Your doctor prescribes and dispenses the drug — but your health insurance makes the call on […] The post New Rhode Island law protects patients who rely on specialty infusion drugs appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
Commission appointed to prep for potential constitutional convention
The newly appointed bipartisan commission preparing for the possibility of a constitutional convention in Rhode Island has less than six weeks to complete its job. The 12 members announced last week are tentatively scheduled to hold their first meeting on July 24 at the State House. The group must hold public hearings and gather input […] The post Commission appointed to prep for potential constitutional convention appeared first on Rhode Island Current.
RI has $3.8M to build more income-restricted housing - but will towns play ball?
PROVIDENCE — The state will use $3.8 million in federal grant money to tackle negative perceptions in specific "health equity zones" around income-restricted housing, as well as other housing issues. What happened: Rhode Island was among 21 recipients of the first round of grant funding from the federal Department...
Update: Bristol and Plymouth counties under a dense fog advisory until Tuesday midday
On Tuesday at 3:18 a.m. the National Weather Service issued an updated dense fog advisory in effect until 11 a.m. for Bristol and Plymouth counties. The weather service describes, "Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog." "Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous," explains the weather service. "If...
Was the mistrial ruling for Karen Read a mistake? What experts say
Attorneys for Karen Read argued Monday in court filings that a hung jury last week unanimously agreed not guilty on two out of three counts and that retrying her on those two charges would violate double jeopardy protections. The Norfolk County District Attorney’s Office said they intended to pursue a...
Foreign nationals charged in Rhode Island, Massachusetts ATM skimming scheme
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Four foreign nationals in the U.S. illegally were charged in federal court for an alleged ATM and retail store skimming scheme in at least six states including Rhode Island and Massachusetts. The defendants are accused of placing skimming devices on ATMs in Westerly and Bristol,...
Heat advisory for northern RI: No end in sight for hot, humid weather
PROVIDENCE – The National Weather Service has issued a heat advisory for northern Rhode Island with the heat index, a combination of temperature and humidity, expected to climb as high as 99 degrees. The advisory, which also includes parts of Connecticut and Massachusetts, will continue until 8 p.m. Wednesday. "Hot temperatures and high humidity...
Southern New Englanders seek relief for hot week
CRANSTON, R.I. (WJAR) — Another hot week is in store for Southern New England. Some Rhode Islanders are seeking to beat the heat by visiting splash pads. A new one has opened up in Cranston just last July. It’s free for the public to come and use. Storm...
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