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Healthcare & Community: Burlington will host the New England Society for Healthcare Communications (NESHCo) conference May 27–29 for the first time in Vermont, drawing regional healthcare marketers and strategists with a “Craft of Connection” theme aimed at more human-centered patient communication. Kids’ Health: A new ARVO study links a rise in emergency eye injuries from cosmetic products to “Sephora kids” culture, with injuries dropping for under-5s but jumping for ages 5–12. Groceries: Stop & Shop is cutting prices on thousands of items across its New York and New Jersey stores, expanding a multi-year affordability push that already covers 350+ locations in the region. Rhode Island Watch: Cranston’s City Council approved a $349M FY2027 budget, sparing the senior center from closure. Courts & Labor: A federal appeals court upheld a Rhode Island judge’s order restoring collective bargaining for most VA employees. Payroll Fallout: Rhode Island state workers filed a class-action lawsuit over Workday payroll problems. Environment: Bayer/Monsanto agreed to pay Rhode Island at least $25M for PCB cleanup, with potential to rise.

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Rhode Island delegation secures nearly $2 million in federal funding for Newport State Airport runway rehab

Rhode Island delegation secures nearly $2 million in federal funding for Newport State Airport runway rehab

Rhode Island state employees file suit over payroll problems

Rhode Island state employees file suit over payroll problems

Rhode Island congressmen discuss bill that would tax excess profits of oil companies

Rhode Island congressmen discuss bill that would tax excess profits of oil companies

Rhode Island to receive up to $62.5M in PCB contamination settlement

Rhode Island to receive up to $62.5M in PCB contamination settlement

Rhode Island Foundation awards $650K to support 26 medical research projects

Rhode Island Foundation awards $650K to support 26 medical research projects

Beacon Bank invests nearly $600K in local nonprofits

Beacon Bank invests nearly $600K in local nonprofits


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