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Raimondo, Care New England Announce New Center of Excellence to

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Raimondo and Care New England (CNE) along with CNE members Butler Hospital, The Providence Center, and Continuum Behavioral Health, today announced a new Center of Excellence for opioid addiction that will offer a longer treatment period and access to substance use disorder services. As part of a comprehensive, nationally-recognized action plan, […]Load more...

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Governor Raimondo and Care New England to Make Important Announcement

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Raimondo tomorrow will join Care New England, its members Butler Hospital, The Providence Center and Continuum Behavioral Health, to announce the opening of a medication assisted treatment program for opioid addiction, with the support of grant monies administered by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH).Load more...

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Immigrants in Rhode Island

Rhode Island has a large community of immigrants, much of which emigrated from the Dominican Republic. More than one in eight Rhode Islanders was born in another country, while over 15 percent of residents are native-born Americans who have at least one immigrant parent. Rhode Island’s economy benefits from the active participation of immigrants in […]Load more...

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Immigrants in Rhode Island: A Demographic and Economic Profile

Washington, D.C. Nov. 8, 2017–Today, the American Immigration Council released data on Rhode Island’s immigrant population and their contributions to the state. The Rhode Island state fact sheet includes data on population size, educational and citizenship attainment, English proficiency levels, and data on undocumented immigrants and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in the state. […]Load more...

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RI League Charter Schools Statement on Beacon Charter School Admissions

Providence, RI – The R.I. League of Charter Schools agrees that the Beacon Charter School’s former-admissions policy was inconsistent with a fundamental charter school principle that all students shall have equal access to enrollment regardless of prior academic achievement. While the intent of the policy was to ensure that students who were being socially promoted […]Load more...

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Lieutenant Governor Dan McKee Announces He Will Run for Reelection

Cranston, Rhode Island, November 7, 2017) Democrat Dan McKee today announced he will run for reelection in 2018, stating that “the Office of Lieutenant Governor can deliver significant benefits to Rhode Islanders and I believe my first term has clearly demonstrated that”. Speaking to a crowd of hundreds of supporters, McKee reviewed his key accomplishments […]Load more...