→ 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 […]
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Raimondo hopes to lift stay at home order May 8, but with new restrictions
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said she expects to lift a stay at home order on May 8, but that new steps will be needed to reduce the risk of sparking a greater outbreak of COVID-19 cases.
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Raimondo says state employee layoffs and furloughs are ‘probable’ amidst pandemic
The Rhode Island governor says a looming budget deficit will force her to make some tough decisions.
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 24
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. 1) Gov. Gina Raimondo has had the political stage to herself for more than a month — and Rhode Islanders like what they see, as […]
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Raimondo identifies six factors for reopening RI’s economy
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo outlined Monday a series of factors that will be used in deciding when the state can reopen its economy, and she expressed hope for some forward momentum after May 8. ‘The Six Key Indicators for Reopening’ cited […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ Politics/Media Roundup For April 17
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. 1) The good news, according to Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, is that Rhode Islanders’ compliance with social distancing has reduced the potential impact of […]
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Thousands of deaths still expected; Raimondo says RI is flattening the curve
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. The coronavirus is unlikely to overwhelm Rhode Island’s healthcare capacity thanks to the degree of social distancing by residents, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Thursday, but thousands of people are still expected to die from the virus. In her first discussion of the […]
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As Raimondo faces growing pressure to reopen the economy, some rhetoric becomes more extreme
The debate about when to reopen the economy is growing louder by the day. It’s a hot topic in Rhode Island, where jobless claims have soared since early March. The extreme rhetoric that has become a growing part of U.S. politics marks the debate about trade-offs between the economy and public health.
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RI Gov. says masks at work ‘new normal’ for months to come
At her daily news conference on Tuesday, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced a new executive order requiring Rhode Island workers across numerous sectors to wear masks in the workplace.
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Electric Boat workers concerned about safety
While most of the country is experiencing an economic shutdown, businesses deemed “essential” continue to operate, and concerns are growing about safety measures in those workplaces. Electric Boat, a major employer in Rhode Island and Connecticut, is one of those businesses. Nearly two dozen workers have tested positive for COVID-19 and some say the shipbuilder hasn’t done enough to create a safe working environment.
