Wednesday, March 19, 2025

PRIVATE EQUITY IN HEALTH DRIVES HOSPITAL CLOSURES

Private Equity in Health Care Shown to Harm Patients, Degrade Care, and Drive Hospital Closures Bipartisan Senate Budget Committee investigation exposes how private equity firms prioritize profits over patients,jeopardizing care and eroding hospitals’ financial health SHELDON WHITEHOUSE Washington, D.C. – Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa), in their respective capacities as Chairman and […]

SKYDOG FARM RETREAT

Friday, March 21 Rewilding Your Sanctuary: Learn To Retreat at Home WeekendThis curated weekend blends solitude, self-care, and community connection to empower you to create a sanctuary in your own home. Date and timeMarch 21 · 9am – March 23 · 4pm EDTLocationSkydog Farm559 Rocky Hill Road Scituate, RI 02857 Refund PolicyContact the organizer to […]

MA REVENUE GROWTH FORECAST

State budget writers announce revenue growth forecast of 2.2% The state’s budget writers announced yesterday that state tax collections, excluding the income tax surcharge, are expected to grow by 2.2% in fiscal 2026 over the fiscal 2025 benchmark. Administration and Finance Secretary Matthew Gorzkowicz, Senate Ways and Means Chair Michael Rodrigues and House Ways and […]

SENATOR LORI URSO

Senator Urso Sworn In As General Assembly Convenes STATE HOUSE — Sen. Lori Urso was formally sworn into the Senate today as the 2025-26 term of the Rhode Island General Assembly convened. Senator Urso Senator Urso (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket) will serve on the Senate Committee on Environment and Agriculture and the Senate Committee on Health […]

EARTHTALK: CARTER’S ENVIRONMENTAL LEGACY

EarthTalk Q&AJimmy Carter’s Environmental LegacyShashwat Mishra January 9, 2025 Jimmy Carter is famous for installing solar panels on the White House and shepherding the nation through the oil crises of the 1970s. Credit: Utenriksdepartementet UD, FlickrCC Dear EarthTalk: What is Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy?—B.N.., Athens, GA Jimmy Carter, the 39th U.S. President, made a lasting […]

WINTER WHITE WINE PICKS

Winter Whites:Chill Out with These Cold Weather White Wine Picks Winter is about warm and cozy ambiance and hearty, comforting dishes. Rich, bold red wines are the go-to choices for the season. However, white wines are not just for summer or warm weather. In fact, many winter dishes pair better with whites than reds. In […]

THEATRE BY THE SEA 2025 AUDITIONS

BILL HANNEY’S Theatre BY THE SEA ANNOUNCES LOCAL AUDITIONSFOR EQUITY AND NON-EQUITY ADULTS FOR 2025 SUMMER SEASON Wakefield, RI – Bill Hanney’s Theatre By the Sea announces Equity and Non-Equity Adult Auditions for its 2025 Summer Season. Seeking strong singers, dancers, and actors. Performers must be available for all rehearsal and performance dates. Local talent […]

OP-ED: HAUS OF CODEC

Statement Regarding Governor McKee’s Comments on Homelessness and Haus of Codec For Immediate Release: Providence RI January 9, 2025: On January 9, 2025, The Providence Journal published an article titled “Politicians, advocates call on the governor to treat homelessness as a public health emergency.” In the article, Governor Dan McKee referenced shelter occupancy rates and […]