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Last update: 8 hours agoStudent-Loan Lawsuit: Rhode Island’s neighbors are taking the federal government to court—Wisconsin and a coalition of states (including Washington and Connecticut’s AG William Tong) sued the U.S. Department of Education over a new rule that allegedly narrows who qualifies for federal student loans for “professional” graduate programs, a move critics say could hit healthcare and other workforce fields. Higher Ed & Workforce: HopeHealth and URI’s College of Nursing formalized a hospice and palliative care practice partnership, aiming to expand clinical rotations and career pathways. Healthcare Quality Watch: CMS data shows Woonsocket’s Trinity Health and Rehabilitation Center slipped to a 1-star rating in Q1 2026. Local Business Moves: Cafe Alma is expanding into Providence’s Waterplace Pavilion as the exclusive vendor for PUMA’s “House of Portugal,” while Johnson & Wales announced a major $42M residence hall renovation on its Charlotte campus. Food & Compliance: FDA inspection results continue to roll in—Providence County saw 8 companies cited in 2025, and Bristol County had three companies with three inspections.
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