Alexander Castro

Health

Legislation Allowing ADHD Med Refills for More Than a Month at a Time Gains Speed at State House

June 5, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Health

Picketing Butler Staff Face Replacement as Hospital Advertises Job Openings

Citing patient care concerns, Butler plans permanent replacements as strike enters third week

June 4, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Health

After Losing Benefits, Striking Butler Hospital Workers March on Care New England HQ

Negotiations set to resume with federal mediator on Wednesday as strike enters third week

June 3, 2025

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Alexander Castro

News + Culture

Opponents Put in Their Two Cents on a Proposed $2 Event Ticket Tax at Rhode Island House Panel Hearing

Bill was designed with Providence in mind but would authorize any municipality to adopt local tax

June 2, 2025

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Alexander Castro

Health

Kratom Regulation Bill Clears Rhode Island House

Backed by Speaker Pro Tempore Brian Kennedy on his first day back from medical leave, the bill to legalize and regulate kratom passed 40–23 — reigniting debate over public health risks, regulatory consistency, and the potential for new state revenue

May 30, 2025

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Alexander Castro