Hundreds of policymakers, thought leaders, and politicians are coming together at the R.I. convention center to discuss where Rhode Island fits in a multibillion-dollar industry.
Rhode Island Life Sciences Hub to hire CEO by May bostonglobe.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from bostonglobe.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
The budget proposal includes $345 million in bond items, expands eligibility for free school meals, begins to raise Medicaid reimbursement rates, and raises taxes on cigarettes.
From the drama surrounding Prospect Medical Holdings’ applications to sell 2 R.I. hospitals, to talk of a new medical school, here are the health care and business stories you should watch this year.