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Magaziner Ties McKee To Campaign $$ From Notorious Sackler-Opioid Pill Pushers - Decries Failure Of Most Opponents To Take The People's Pledge

Magaziner Ties McKee To Campaign $$ From Notorious Sackler-Opioid Pill Pushers – Decries Failure Of Most Opponents To Take The People’s Pledge

Gubernatorial candidate Seth Magaziner today released an update on the status of his call for a People’s Pledge to keep independent expenditures out of the 2022 Democratic primary. On November 17, 2021, Magaziner sent a letter to his opponents calling on them to meet and formalize the terms of a People’s Pledge to keep dark money out of the race[Read More…]

by — November 30, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
City of Pawtucket to Begin Harm Reduction Station Program

City of Pawtucket to Begin Harm Reduction Station Program

Starting January 1, 2022, the City of Pawtucket will have a harm reduction station in each fire station across the city in an effort to reduce incidents related to substance use disorders. Since 2014, the opioid overdoses and drug abuse has increased dramatically to epidemic-level numbers across Rhode Island, with overdose related deaths increasing in Pawtucket from 16 in 2014[Read More…]

by — October 26, 2021 — 0 comments — General
Cicilline: State Opioid Response Funding Saves Lives

Cicilline: State Opioid Response Funding Saves Lives

Today, Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) spoke on the floor of the House of Representatives to urge all his colleagues to support H.R. 2379, the State Opioid Response Grant Authorization Act of 2021, legislation that provides states and localities the funding they depend on to fight the opioid crisis. The House voted to pass the bill unanimously. The Congressman’s remarks,[Read More…]

by — October 20, 2021 — 0 comments — United States Congress
California Attorney General Bonta Announces Proposed $26 Billion Multi-State Settlement with Opioid Distributors and Opioid Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson

California Attorney General Bonta Announces Proposed $26 Billion Multi-State Settlement with Opioid Distributors and Opioid Manufacturer Johnson & Johnson

 Editor’s Note: Rhode Island Is Not Part Of This Settlement -Connecticut & Massachusetts Did Elect To Participate. Per The Rhode Island Attorney General’s Office, Rhode Island Is Still Reviewing Their Potential Participation In The Case California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a historic $26 billion settlement that will help bring desperately needed relief to people in California and across[Read More…]

by — July 21, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics
American Medical Association: Rhode Island Governor McKee Signs Into Law "First In Nation" Harm Reduction Center Program!

American Medical Association: Rhode Island Governor McKee Signs Into Law “First In Nation” Harm Reduction Center Program!

Rhode Island today became the first state in the nation to enact a law authorizing a two-year pilot program for harm reduction centers to help save lives from drug-related overdose and death. Harm reduction centers, also known as overdose prevention sites or supervised injection facilities, connect people who use drugs to resources and evidence-based harm reduction strategies and programs. The law will become effective[Read More…]

by — July 9, 2021 — 0 comments — Politics