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RI Hospital Nurses Fight For Higher Pay | Patch PM

Also: RI General Treasurer calls for mandatory COVID-19 vaccines in schools | Burlingame campground reopens following tropical storm | more.

Welcome to Tuesday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.


RI Hospital Nurses Petition For Pay Raises Amid Pandemic

Union officials said nurses at Miriam and Newport hospitals saw wage increases during the pandemic, but Rhode Island Hospital nurses didn't.


Rhode Island Treasurer Calls For Vaccine Requirements In Schools

Seth Magaziner called it "dangerous and unacceptable" that some adults will be returning to schools without a COVID-19 vaccine.

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Burlingame Campground Reopens Following Tropical Storm Henri

Phone lines at Burlingame, East Beach, and Charlestown Breachway Campgrounds are still down due to storm-related damage.


Public Input Sought For RI's Police Body Camera Program

Attorney General Peter Neronha and State Police Col. James Manni will develop policies for body camera use.

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