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The state’s public defender agency said an alleged sexual relationship between a judge and prosecutor, first described in a series of anonymous letters, could taint more than 3,700 criminal cases if proven true
A Guatemalan man detained last month in New Bedford is still being held at a New Hampshire detention facility despite a judge’s order to dismiss his case
Rhode Island’s largest health system blamed insurance premiums for failing to keep pace with rising health care costs
Rhode Island’s pro soccer team delivers for fans and transit riders through a fare-free service deal offering exposure and new ridership opportunities for the cash-strapped bus agency
GLP-1 medications and pricier COVID vaccines helped push spending up nearly 8% in 2023, prompting state regulators to call for greater investment in primary care and fewer barriers for doctors
Facing a looming deficit, lawmakers reject McKee’s $82K raise proposal for 11 department heads, leaving final decision to Senate ahead of May 18 deadline
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