RI Marijuana Dispensaries Can Now Post Billboards, More: PM Patch RI

RHODE ISLAND — Here are some share-worthy stories from the Rhode Island Patch network to discuss this afternoon and evening.

This post features stories and information published since Friday.

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• RI Lifts Ban On Advertising For In-State Marijuana Dispensaries: The new law allows cannabis dispensaries in Rhode Island to advertise on billboards, in print, on television and on the radio.
• More Than 1 In 5 RI Adults Have Been Diagnosed With Depression: CDC: The greatest prevalence for Rhode Island residents with depression diagnoses was among people ages 19-23, according to the CDC.
• Cranston Man Who Had 16-Hour Stand-Off With Police Robs Bank: Police: Gino Rotondo, 58, was released on bail two months ago after a 16-hour stand-off with North Providence police, Cranston police said.

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