Rhode Island’s Overdose Drop and Bridge Breakthrough

Rhode Island’s overdose crisis is hitting record lows, slashing deaths by half since 2022 and beating its 2030 goal—big wins for public health. Meanwhile, the Washington Bridge is racing ahead of schedule with foundation work underway, promising smoother traffic. In legal news, a Massachusetts man pleaded guilty to cross-state bank robberies in Cranston and East Providence. A Cranston doctor lost prescribing rights after a second opioid oversight, raising alarms about medication safety. And locals are rallying behind a petition to bring Waffle House to Rhode Island—proof that cravings for comfort food are real and growing. 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/63feeb2fe067786b