Insurers pay COVID-19 costs for now
Rhode Island is requiring health insurers operating in the state to cover out-of-pocket expenses for customers in need of COVID-19 treatment, raising the question...
Dining Out: Truly, a season of renewal
Springtime is always a season of rebirth and renewal. That phenomenon is in evidence on restaurant row. Eateries are reporting a return of faithful...
PPP taxation proposal draws pushback in Senate hearing
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island’s business community let their voices be heard in the R.I. Senate on Thursday in opposition to taxation of Paycheck Protection...
Officials: R.I. still on track to vaccinate 70% of eligible residents...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island remains on target to vaccinate 70% of residents age 16 and older by May 15, according to public health officials,...
UMass Dartmouth to freeze tuition for 2021-22 academic year
BOSTON – The University of Massachusetts announced Wednesday that its board of trustees approved President Marty Meehan’s proposal to freeze tuition at all four...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 437 with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 437 on Tuesday with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said...
COVID-19 cases rise by 1,553 over four day span with 2...
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island over the four-day period from April 9 through Monday increased by 1,553, with two new...
R.I. continuing unemployment claims edge upward
PROVIDENCE – The number of individuals collecting continuing unemployment benefits in Rhode Island increased by 729 week to week to 69,759, the R.I. Department...
R.I. pauses administration of Johnson & Johnson vaccine, citing federal recommendation
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health paused administration of the Johnson & Johnson vaccine this morning, following on a recommendation to states from...
McKee unveils small-business-relief grant program
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday announced the details of a program designed to aid struggling small businesses by providing those that...
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