Rhode Island
Report: RI child well-being falls despite efforts to improve it
A new annual report found children's well-being has slipped in Rhode Island despite previous gains. The state ranks 19th in this year's Annie E…
North Atlantic right whale highlighted on Endangered Species Day
Friday is Endangered Species Day and experts are reminding Rhode Islanders of the plight of the North Atlantic right whale. Right whales' habitat is …
Conservationists: Study of Atlantic menhaden critical to preserving species
A small forage fish near the bottom of the food chain has a significant effect on the survival of several iconic predators along the Atlantic Seaboard…
Worker-owned cannabis co-ops in RI aim for economic justice
Worker-owned cannabis cooperatives in Rhode Island are striving to help those affected by the war on drugs. State law mandates at least six retail …
Experts have advice for RI residents during Medicare open enrollment period
Rhode Island experts said people must carefully consider what is important to them in an insurance plan during Medicare's open enrollment period…
Schools enhancing mental-health resources for Rhode Island students
As students in Rhode Island gear up for the new school year, mental health is at the forefront of preparations. To address the growing demand for …
Building a brighter future for Rhode Island children
Rhode Island has ranked 12th in the nation for child well-being according to the 2024 Kids Count Data Book by the Annie E. Casey Foundation. The …
Report: Affordable Child Care Needed to Help RI Families
A new annual report finds Rhode Island families need better access to affordable child care. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
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