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Medicare Advantage Scrutiny: Brown University researchers say federal enforcement against Medicare Advantage plan violations may lean too heavily on small penalties that don’t deter repeat problems, using CMS actions from 2010–2023. Healthcare & Rights: A Rhode Island federal judge tossed a DOJ subpoena for trans youth medical records at Rhode Island Hospital, calling the government’s move improper. Crypto Policy: Crypto leaders are pushing hard as the Senate Banking Committee prepares to mark up the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, with dozens of amendments expected. Retail Compliance: RIDOH reminded Rhode Island stores that kratom sales require a license and enforcement followed an unlicensed West Warwick shop. Defense & Tech: The U.S. Navy will host BlueTIDE in Newport for in-water autonomous systems experimentation. Local Economy: Ocean State Labs opened in Providence to expand life-science incubator space for early-stage biotech. Transportation Safety: Rhode Island weigh stations are running Roadcheck inspections this week for commercial vehicles.

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6 lakes larger than Rhode Island in the US: Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are nearly 15 times larger

6 lakes larger than Rhode Island in the US: Lake Huron and Lake Michigan are nearly 15 times larger

Mural honoring murdered Ukrainian refugee TAKEN DOWN after Rhode Island mayor led the charge for its removal

Mural honoring murdered Ukrainian refugee TAKEN DOWN after Rhode Island mayor led the charge for its removal

With support from Brown and other partners, Rhode Island’s first life sciences startup incubator opens

With support from Brown and other partners, Rhode Island’s first life sciences startup incubator opens

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Rhode Island faces an economic hit from immigrant deportations, a new report warns


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