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Kratom Poison Center Reports Hit 3,190 by June as Tennessee Bans Sales and Rhode Island Regulates Them

Kratom poison center reports hit 3,190 by mid-2026 as Tennessee bans kratom and Rhode Island opens a regulated market for adults 21 and older.

Medical Daily · 7h ago

Rhode Island Medicaid Ends Coverage of Wegovy, Zepbound, and Other GLP-1 Drugs Prescribed Only for Weight Loss

Rhode Island Medicaid stopped covering Wegovy, Zepbound, Saxenda, and Foundayo for weight loss on Oct. 1, 2026. Diabetes coverage continues. Here is what members should know.

Medical Daily · Oct 3

Rhode Islanders Who Buy Their Own Coverage Face Average 12.4% Premium Increase in 2027 as State Aid Arrives

Rhode Island approved a 12.4% average increase for 2027 individual health plans. How to compare HealthSource RI plans and check for new state financial help.

Medical Daily · Oct 1

This year's congressional primaries drew the most candidates since 2014

Welcome to the Tuesday, Sept. 22, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 22

Primaries in Providence, Rhode Island, highlight information that endorsements can provide voters

Across Rhode Island on Sept. 9, Democratic incumbents lost the gubernatorial primary and primaries in several of the state's largest cities.

Ballotpedia · Sep 21

Drake Maye, wife pay $15,000 classroom costs for 54 Providence school educators

New England Patriots quarterback Drake Maye and his wife, Ann Michael, paid for the classroom wish lists of all 54 teachers and support specialists at Alfred Lima Sr. Elementary School in Providence, Rhode Island. The $15,000 donation through their MayeDay Family Foundation came as 98% of the school’s students receive…

The Times of India · Sep 18

In 2006, a Rhode Island man bought a Florida lot; 18 years later, North Port banned new homes, he sued

A Florida city has made a zoning change that blocks a resident from constructing his much-anticipated retirement home. After acquiring the lot nearly two decades ago with plans for development, he now faces obstacles due to new city regulations aimed at boosting commercial growth. The legal challenge claims these changes…

The Times of India · Sep 18

Rhode Island pilot recycled 80 short tons of fibreglass boats using a $105,000 NOAA grant

A Rhode Island initiative demonstrated fiberglass boat hull recycling into cement. This program successfully processed nearly twenty metric tons of material. The project explored a sustainable model for end-of-life vessel disposal. Several other states engaged in exploring similar vessel recycling programs. Funding limitations eventually paused this innovative fiberglass recycling effort.

The Times of India · Sep 17

Nicolas Cage bought Rhode Island estate for $15.7 million, sold it at a $9.5 million loss

Actor Nicolas Cage bought Rhode Island’s Gray Craig estate for $15.7 million in 2007 and listed it for $15.9 million a year later. The 27-acre property has a 24,000-square-foot stone mansion with 12 bedrooms, 10 bathrooms, ocean views, a tennis court, gym and pool. Cage eventually sold the estate for…

The Times of India · Sep 17

Seven former U.S. House members will be on the ballot this November

Welcome to the Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026, Brew.

Ballotpedia · Sep 17