Rhode Island Wins Public Health Battle

Rhode Island’s overdose crisis is hitting record lows, dropping 50% since 2022 and beating its 2030 goal—big public health win. Meanwhile, the Washington Bridge is ahead of schedule with foundation work underway, boosting local infrastructure. In legal news, a Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to a string of bank robberies in Cranston and East Providence. A Cranston doctor has lost prescribing privileges after regulatory violations involving opioids and stimulants—his second such issue. And in a food-focused twist, a petition is gaining steam to bring Waffle House to Rhode Island, as locals crave more late-night breakfast options. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/ffd05244e03f0d53