In the news… for the week ending for Sept. 30, 2023

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Lack of referees for local sports – 106 games have been moved from “Friday Night Lights” to Thursday night Cranston Fall Festival rescheduled to October 1st Cranston Fire Dept event (fundraiser for Oaklawn Ave. residents outplaced due to flood) rescheduled to Sept. 30th The National Association of State Directors of Teacher…

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We Cook! Red Stripe’s Fried Shrimp – Chef Joe Peticca

Delicious fried shrimp recipe served on a white plate with a tantalizing dipping sauce.

Red Stripe’s Fried Shrimp Savor the irresistible flavors of Red Stripe’s Fried Shrimp at home! Each succulent shrimp is enveloped in a crispy, seasoned breading, delivering a harmonious balance of smokiness and spices that make this dish any seafood lover’s delight. Whether enjoyed as a specialty appetizer or a satisfying main course, Red Stripe’s Fried…

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Relief for winter heating costs for Rhode Islanders – apply, renew now

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Governor Dan McKee and the Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced programs to provide relief on winter heating costs for Rhode Islanders following a Public Utilities Commission (PUC) vote on winter electric rates.  $3 million in funding will be available for direct rate relief to low-income Rhode Island residents for the upcoming winter season. Additionally,…

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Rhode Island now a PsyPact state, offering Telepsychology with providers from 39 states

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Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located in any of the other 39 PsyPact states can now apply to provide telepsychology services…

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Increased funding must be tied to nursing home mandated minimum staffing – Herb Weiss

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Increased funding must be tied to mandated minimum staffing – Herb Weiss By Herb Weiss, contributing writer on aging issues The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) issued a proposed rule to establish comprehensive staffing requirements for nursing homes—including, for the first time, national minimum nurse staffing standards. The proposed rule seeks to would ratchet up…

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In the news….updates for Sept. 23, 2023

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RHODE ISLAND & VICINITY Central Falls Mayor Maria Rivera and Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos are co-chairing The Rodel Institute’s efforts in a few select states, RI being one, to build bridges where there has been partisan divide Gather RI, a new organization to promote women and on-binary people run for office has formed in RI…

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