https://herbweiss.blog/2026/06/15/ris-new-budget-considered-a-win-for-older-adults/Herb Weissen2026-06-16T00:10:05+00:00RI’s New Budget Considered a Win for Older AdultsRhode Island Department of Health, Meals on Wheels, Rhode Island Veterans Home, Senior Agenda Coalition of Rhode Island, 5K Run-Walk for Wellness at Slater Memorial Park, long-term care ombudsman, Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, Larry Berman, Social Security Income, Office of Healthy Aging, Gov. Dan McKee, Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos, Long-Term Care Coordinating Council, Christopher R. Blazejewski, Rhode Island Community Food Bank, Medicare SAvings Program, Greg Pare, Chris Gadbois, Alzheimer's Association Rhode Island Chapter, Nursing Home Staffing and Quality Care Act, Carol Anne Costa, Lori Light, Mag Morelli, Office of the Elder Advocate, Fiscal Year 2027, H 7127 Aaa, independent Office of the Inspector General, Ocean State, Eat Well, Eat Well Be Well, electronic benefits transfer, EBT, Alliance for Better Long=Term Care, cost of living increase, nursing home reimbursement rates, primary care providers, Valarie J. Lawson, SARCI, Leading Age Connecticut & Rhode Island, Meredith L. Sheehan, RI's C ouncil on ADRD, Dementia Service Coordinator