If current trends continue, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said she expects to lift a stay at home order, effective Friday, and she started outlining how things will be different during the weeks immediately after that.
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Like other states, RI faces a grim budget outlook and a long recovery
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. The pandemic has devastated budgets in states across America, and Rhode Island is no exception. The size of the current and next-year deficits will come into sharper focus Friday with the conclusion of the twice-year Revenue and Estimating Conference. For now, a Boston […]
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Governor releases models showing rate of coronavirus hospitalizations flattening; urges residents to continue distancing
Rhode Island reports 17 more deaths, 327 new cases of coronavirus, but governor says models show the rate of hospitalizations flattening.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for May 1
Thanks for stopping by for my weekly column. As always, I welcome your tips and comments, and you can follow me through the week on the twitters. Here we go. *** want to get my column in your inbox every Friday? Just send an email with the subject line ‘TGIF’ to idonnis (at) thepublicsradio (dot) […]
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RI lawmakers stage hearing on spending of federal COVID-19 aid
Rhode Island legislators asked a series of questions Thursday about the spending of emergency COVID-19 aid from the federal government.
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Gov. Raimondo says summer camps may be virtual this year
Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo held a Q&A session on Thursday answering questions about coronavirus from Rhode Island students.
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Largest New Bedford employers to discuss issues surrounding COVID-19 crisis
New Bedford’s largest employers are set to speak with local officials on Thursday about the problems they are facing during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Raimondo signs directive to expand health care access in Rhode Island
The governor says her executive order will help patients seek the care they need and allow physicians to provide better services.
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Baker extends stay-at-home order to May 18th
Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced Tuesday that he is extending the stay-at-home advisory and non-essential business closures by two weeks.
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Pryor on RI’s plan to incrementally reopen the state’s economy
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. Beyond a potential spike of new infections, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor said his greatest concern when it comes to reopening the state’s economy is getting it right. Pryor said the state is doing a lot of outreach with business to […]
