Sixty employees of Allegheny Technologies, Inc. are on strike in New Bedford’s South End, fighting for their first raise in seven years.
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State health officials set vaccination target goals for May, early June
State officials are aiming for 70 percent of all Rhode Islanders to have at least one dose of COVID-19 vaccine by June 5th. Health officials expect most eligible residents 16 and older will have received at least one dose by mid-May.
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Hundreds of false cancellation notices sent to residents of color for vaccine appointments this weekend
More than 1,400 people in hard-hit communities who registered for COVID-19 vaccinations this weekend at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center in Providence were mistakenly notified that their appointments had been cancelled due to what state health officials are calling a glitch in the state registration system. The appointments — scheduled by community leaders and volunteers — […]
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RI 911 Center delays launch of new emergency medical dispatch system
It’s taken two years and $1.2 million to get Rhode Island’s 911 system ready to provide CPR and other medical instructions to callers. The system should be working in June. Rhode Island is the last state in New England to provide this service.
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‘Constant COVID-brain’: Newport’s school nurses describe the stress of keeping students, teachers safe during a pandemic
More than 90 students and teachers in Newport’s school buildings have tested positive for the coronavirus since September, and more than 900 have been told to quarantine. Much of the responsibility, and stress, of tracing potential exposures has fallen to the district’s four school nurse teachers.
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In leftward move, RI Democrats hire progressive strategist to modernize the party
In a clear signal that the Rhode Island Democratic Party is moving to the left, the party has hired longtime progressive strategist Kate Coyne-McCoy to modernize the RIDP “and position Democrats to win from the top to the bottom of the ballot.” Coyne will lead the party through elections next year featuring contests for governor, […]
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Salve Regina University works to better support LGBTQ+ students, as Vatican disappoints
Last week, the Vatican declared that priests cannot bless same-sex unions, crushing many Catholics’ hopes for greater inclusivity in the Church. But at Salve Regina University, a school with a long Catholic tradition, students and faculty are moving forward with efforts to make its campus a more accepting place for the LGBTQ+ community.
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RI House passes climate bill, 53-22, after sharp debate
After a sharp four-hour debate, the Rhode Island House of Representatives passed a bill Tuesday, 53 to 22, to update the state’s plan for reducing emissions that contribute to climate change. Supporters said the Act on Climate is needed because of the urgent threat posed by climate change. House Majority Leader Chris Blazejewski (D-Providence) points […]
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Some Rhode Island businesses see windfall from coronavirus pandemic
The last year has been a difficult one for many small businesses in Rhode Island. Hundreds have closed, while others are still trying to survive. But COVID-19 restrictions have been a boon to some industries.
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R.I. and Mass. residents eligible for COVID-19 vaccine starting April 19
All Rhode Islanders 16 and older will be eligible to schedule appointments for COVID-19 vaccination starting April 19, Governor Dan McKee said at a briefing Thursday afternoon. Massachusetts Governor Charlie Baker announced the same time frame for vaccination Wednesday. Earlier this week, Rhode Island health officials said there would not be enough vaccine supply to […]
