WASHINGTON, March 28 (TNSgov) -- The American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network issued the following news release on March 27, 2023: With today's introduction of S0799 in the Senate and last week's introduction of H6159 in the House, Rhode Island lawmakers have taken the first step towards ensuring cancer patients and others with chronic disease are protected from excessive prescription drug costs. Just two weeks ago, advocates and lawmakers convened at the State House to urge lawmakers to s  more

BOSTON, Massachusetts, March 30 (TNScapv)(TNSgov) -- GLBTQ Legal Advocates and Defenders issued the following news release and letter on March 29, 2023: In an open letter shared with State House leadership today, Rhode Island LGBTQ+ advocates and supporters urged legislators to reject several proposals that will introduce harmful discrimination into state law, particularly directed at LGBTQ+ youth and youth of color. Three of those proposals, H 5859, H 5688, and H 5739, will have hearings this   more

PROVIDENCE, Rhode Island, March 30 (TNSgov) -- Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine issued the following news release on March 28, 2023: Supported by a national medical ethics group, Rhode Island physicians and their supporters gathered outside the State House on Thursday to urge legislators to end Brown University's controversial use of animals for emergency procedure training. The doctors held banners and signs that read "Our Patients Aren't Pigs!" and "YES on H 5357" while a fleet o  more