Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Dr. Amy Nunn speaks PHOTO: GoLocal s Richard McCaffrey
A wide range of public health leaders, elected representatives, children’s health experts, grocery industry executives, and other advocates from the Nourish Rhode Island Coalition gathered at the Rhode Island State House on Tuesday to voice their support for proposed bills that would improve children’s health and alleviate hunger in Rhode Island through a “sugary drinks tax.”
The legislation is opposed by the national beverage industry.
Currently, pending before the Rhode Island House and Senate Finance Committees is H5715 and S0327 that include a proposed 1.5 cent per ounce tax on unhealthy sugary drinks.GET THE LATEST BREAKING NEWS HERE SIGN UP FOR GOLOCAL FREE DAILY EBLAST
Secretary Raimondo wants $300-a-week unemployment boost to stay in place through Labor Day
The former Rhode Island governor says fear of COVID and a lack of affordable childcare are bigger obstacles to hiring than the extra unemployment benefits
By Dan McGowan Globe Staff,Updated May 6, 2021, 8:10 a.m.
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Vice President Kamala Harris, left, and Secretary of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo participate in a roundtable with women-led small business owners Wednesday, May 5, 2021, in Providence, R.I.Andrew Harnik/Associated Press
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MacDonald promoted to Chief Program Officer, Housing and Supportive Services at Crossroads Rhode Island
John F. MacDonald
John F. MacDonald, MSW, LCSW, will serve as Chief Program Officer, Housing and Supportive Services for Crossroads Rhode Island where he will help the organization provide people with permanent housing and access to ongoing support. John has worked for Crossroads for nine years, most recently as Vice President for Adult Services. Crossroads strives to help homeless or at-risk individuals and families secure stable housing. Its services include housing in more than 370 residences statewide, 24-hour/7-day-a-week emergency services, education, employment services and case management.