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AI in healthcare: Rhode Island lawmakers approved a bill requiring providers to disclose when ambient AI “scribes” are used to document visits, with patients allowed to opt out. Medicaid spending watch: New data show sharp local increases in Medicaid billing across Rhode Island—East Greenwich reported $12,634 for pathology/lab services in 2024, while Middletown, North Providence, Johnston, Barrington, and Woonsocket all saw big year-over-year jumps in categories ranging from “Temporary National Codes” to medicine services and non-oral drug administration. Public health & safety: Portsmouth police reported a serious motorcycle crash that sent a rider to Rhode Island Hospital and led to an arrest on suspicion of DUI. Caregiver support: AARP and United Way expanded the 211 Caregiver Support Program into more states, including Rhode Island, aiming to connect family caregivers with free, confidential help. Community health: Rhode Island also signed a law limiting grocery self-checkout lanes to keep staffed options available.

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Jun. 17, 2026

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Scotland lost the match, but Rhode Island won

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Scotland lost the match, but Rhode Island won

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Jun. 20, 2026

Rhode Island to phase out sale of rat poisons under new law

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Jun. 20, 2026

Rhode Island becomes first state with self-checkout restrictions

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Jun. 20, 2026

Send-off ceremony held for Special Olympics Rhode Island athletes heading to USA Games

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Jun. 19, 2026

Rhode Island Computer Museum celebrates new home in NK

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Jun. 20, 2026

North Providence sees $564,001 in Medicaid payments for Medicine Services and Procedures in 2024

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Jun. 19, 2026

Rhode Island Pride turns 50 this weekend: ‘Queer joy is resistance’

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