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Trans Youth Records Court Fight: A Rhode Island federal judge already blocked the DOJ from getting transgender minors’ medical records from Rhode Island Hospital, calling the request “drastic overreach.” Now the DOJ says it will appeal, keeping the fight over privacy and access to care in motion. Public Health & Safety: RIDOH is reminding people to prevent rabies as more animals test positive, and a separate report flags rising drugged driving among younger drivers as breathalyzers become less reliable. Food & Environment: Scientists are testing AI to count declining river herring during their spring run, while Jacob’s Point salt marsh restoration in Warren nears completion. Local Health Policy: Rent control is being framed as a health intervention, and lawmakers are weighing how to spend Rhode Island’s surplus as federal aid fades. Community Health News: Quahog Week returns May 17–23, and URI Cooperative Extension is hosting a food-donation conference June 4.

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In Scathing Ruling, Judge Blocks DOJ from Obtaining Medical Data for Trans Youth

In Scathing Ruling, Judge Blocks DOJ from Obtaining Medical Data for Trans Youth

Rhode Island’s 10th annual Quahog Week kicks off Saturday with statewide specials and three free public events

Rhode Island’s 10th annual Quahog Week kicks off Saturday with statewide specials and three free public events

DOJ appeals ruling upholding privacy of trans youth medical...

DOJ appeals ruling upholding privacy of trans youth medical...

DOJ appeals ruling upholding privacy of trans youth medical records

DOJ appeals ruling upholding privacy of trans youth medical records

Spring Legislative Landscape: Proposed Energy & Environmental Legislation in the 2026 Rhode Island General Assembly

Spring Legislative Landscape: Proposed Energy & Environmental Legislation in the 2026 Rhode Island General Assembly

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announces tenth annual Quahog Week for May 17-23

Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management announces tenth annual Quahog Week for May 17-23

RIDOH reminds Rhode Islanders of rabies prevention

RIDOH reminds Rhode Islanders of rabies prevention


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