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The governor also vetoed a bill that would expand the AG's authority to conduct civil investigations. - For The Win
Rhode Island is among just six states that ban kratom. That rule has been in place since 2017, when the Department of Health designated the drug's main chemical compounds, mitragynine and 7 ...
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The governor also vetoed a bill that would expand the AG's authority to conduct civil investigations. - Austin American-Statesman
PROVIDENCE − Gov. Dan McKee has vetoed five bills, including one to legalize a psychoactive herb known as "kratom" that squeaked through the legislature on the narrowest of votes. He has also ...
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The governor also vetoed a bill that would expand the AG's authority to conduct civil investigations. - The Columbus Dispatch
PROVIDENCE − Gov. Dan McKee has vetoed five bills, including one to legalize a psychoactive herb known as "kratom" that squeaked through the legislature on the narrowest of votes. He has also ...
Big Island Now15d
Hawai‘i Department of Health alerts residents to national recall on Zicam, Orajel cotton swabs - Big Island Now
The Food and Drug Branch of the Hawai‘i Department of Health has put out an alert to residents about a recall issued by Church & Dwight Co. of its Zicam and Orajel swabs because of potential ...
Tri-City Herald15d
Endangered tīeke return to Rakitū Island in New Zealand | Tri-City Herald
Rakitū Island, New Zealand, sees tīeke return after 60 years. Saddleback conservation efforts succeed as native habitats recover from invasive species.
HealthLeaders Media16d
Providence lays off 134 across Ore. health system, more cuts possible
Providence Health & Services has laid off 134 employees across Oregon, part of an effort to cut costs amid growing financial pressures in the health care industry. The broader Providence system ...
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Rhode Island Department of Education hosts job fair
WARWICK, R.I. (WPRI) — The Rhode Island Department of Education hosted a statewide job fair Saturday at the Warwick Crowne Plaza. The event began at 9 a.m. and people could browse the hundreds ...
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Justice Department investigating Rhode Island for alleged Civil Rights Act Title VII violations - ABC6
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — The United States Department of Justice has sent a letter to Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha notifying him that the state is under investigation for alleged ...
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RIDOH issues overdose spike alert for Johnston, North Providence
NORTH PROFIVDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) –The Rhode Island Department of Health said it issued an overdose spike alert for increased drug overdose activity in Johnston and North Providence. RIDOH said ...
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Some ground beef sold at Whole Foods recalled | WPRI.com
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Ground beef sold at Whole Foods stores across the country is being recalled because it may be contaminated with E. coli. The Rhode Island Department of Health said the ...
The Business Journals25d
Rhode Island commerce secretary to lead new World Cup-focused economic initiative - Providence Business First
Liz Tanner, the RI Commerce Secretary, will step down to lead Ocean State 2026, an effort to capitalize on the FIFA World Cup soccer tournament.