Here are the five life science companies selected as inaugural tenants of the new Ocean State Health Labs, set to officially open early next year on in Providence ... By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/24/f...

Performing arts groups celebrate as R.I. federal judge strikes down NEA grant restrictions rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/22/p...

R.I. Reps urge House to drop ‘Trump Grants’ rebrand of new Pell Grant rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/r-i-r...

More Rhode Island children lived in poverty in 2024, new data shows rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/18/m...

Roller coaster may continue for NIH-funded program at URI that supports students in biomedicine or engineering fields. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/16/o...

Court filings show Deloitte claimed it has no obligation to those whose personal info was hacked in the RIBridges data breach. But now a settlement appears to be in the works. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/09/12/s...

No time like the present to change lobbyist gift rules, open government advocates tell Rhode Island Ethics Commission at public hearing Tuesday. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com?p=24604

Rhode Island Cannabis Control Commission opens screening portal for social equity retail license applicants. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/29/c...

Rhode Island elevates risk level to high after West Nile Virus-infected mosquitoes found in Johnston, East Providence and Cranston. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/west-...

Brown University Health posts $3.8M Q3 operating loss as it continues to lose money on Fall River and Taunton hospitals. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/28/b...

U.S. labor secretary gives thanks to Cranston firefighters but takes no questions from press. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/28/u...

Five hours after DCYF declared its Providence headquarters bat-free Friday, there was another bat sighting on the second floor of the five-story building. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/23/h...

Unpaid suspension starts Monday for state prosecutor recorded on body camera footage telling Newport police officers they were going to regret arresting, Rhode Island Office of Attorney General confirms. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/22/a...

The Butler Hospital strike is over. What’s next for the hospital’s finances? rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/19/t...

Walked a mile in @krish-eh.bsky.social's shoes today and covered the big RIPTA vote rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/07/r...

Genomic sequencers by Illumina — which will pay $9.8 million to settle a whistleblower suit — were widely used by federal agencies and grantees, including URI researchers. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/08/01/w...

The Providence City Council voted Thursday night to defeat a proposal crafted that would have leased a vacant building to charter school Excel Academy. But on Friday morning, the former Carl G. Lauro Elementary School was not exactly vacant. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/25/c...

democracyforward.org lawyer argues Trump administration’s new policies for HUD, Health and Human Services grants cause ‘immediate harm' in Providence federal court hearing Thursday By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/24/j...

R.I. DCYF could lose the Providence headquarters it has called home for over two decades if the department can’t secure state approval of a new 10-year lease by the end of July. By @krish-eh.bsky.social & @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/22/s...

Did you notice these ads meant to sway lawmakers against passing the new 340B protections? Well I did some digging on the group behind them. Read here: rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/07/14/b...

Rhode Island dropped to 19th in the latest national ranking of child wellbeing, falling behind every other New England state. via @rhodeislandcurrent.com www.newsfromthestates.com/article/ri-d...

R.I. House passes legislation that aims to stop drug manufacturer discrimination against hospitals and health centers enrolled in the federal 340B Drug Pricing Program.. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/20/r...

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A rare instance of a Saturday newslettah by yours truly

Rhode Island saw its lowest number of fatal drug overdoses since 2020, according to health department data presented to the Governor’s Overdose Task Force on Wednesday. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/12/r...

Last minute complication for the R.I. House Finance Committee’s fiscal 2026 state budget preparations Tuesday: The state Department of Education may soon have to pay $1.86 million to settle a class action lawsuit. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/11/r...

R.I. House Committee on Finance votes 11-3 to send $14.33B fiscal 2026 budget to full House. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/10/h...

Oversight hearing probes failure to prevent youth deaths, substance use in R.I. child welfare system. By @OhNoCastro rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/06/09/o...

Opponents put in their two cents on a proposed $2 event ticket tax at R.I. House panel hearing. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/30/o...

The Rhode Island House of Reps (again) passed a bill to legalize and regulate kratom following a floor debate that detoured into ma huang flashbacks and tutti frutti vapes. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/29/k...

AG Peter Neronha outlines an ambitious plan to reform Rhode Island health care. Here's all the moving parts....By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/28/l...

In 2010, R.I. attempted a lively, novel experiment in health care costs by limiting how much hospitals could increase the prices they charge. Fifteen years later, a Brown study suggests the price growth mandate worked, at least for some consumers. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/19/h...

You won't believe the footnotes in the RIBridges forensic report. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/15/r...

Marathon day of testimony on assault weapon ban bill at the Rhode Island State House. Story by @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/14/g...

Weight-loss drugs and more hospital visits drive Rhode Island health care spending growth. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/12/h...

Big drama coming to the smallest state. What to know. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/07/b...

New KIDS COUNT Factbook outlines what’s a stake for vulnerable R.I. kids rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/05/n...

Woonsocket Rep. Jon D. Brien, the only independent serving in the R.I House of Representatives, works both sides of the aisle to build support for bill to protect discount drug pricing program. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/05/01/w...

Hundreds pack North Providence Catholic church to celebrate life of Rhode Island Senate President Dominick Ruggerio, who died same day as Pope Francis. By @nancyklavin.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/28/a...

Task force wants to hear from Rhode Islanders about AI. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/task-...

Providence residents pack State House hearing to oppose bill to go above tax levy cap. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/24/p...

Reed champions Head Start for leveling playing field for kids. Trump is threatening to end program. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/23/r...

SEIU-1199 says incidents of violence against staff have risen 41% between 2022 and 2024 at Butler Hospital. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/22/b...

Rhode Island College earns top federal marks for cybersecurity program rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/21/r...

Smiley puts faith in General Assembly in unveiling $624.1M fiscal 2026 budget rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/16/s...

Rhode Island’s Royal Charter inspires lawmaker’s idea for coping with tariff troubles. By @krish-eh.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/rhode...

More pages and more questions from lawmakers on new kratom bill back at R.I. State House. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/09/n...

Roadkill can be taken home under new R.I. state regulation. By @ohnocastro.bsky.social rhodeislandcurrent.com/briefs/roadk...

R.I. Senators float alternatives for a decades-old school takeover law rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/03/r...

R.I. lawmakers align on ADHD prescription bill. Doctors are more divided. rhodeislandcurrent.com/2025/04/03/r...