State leaders agree to invest $119M to aid small bizs, human...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee on Monday announced that $119 million in federal aid from the American Rescue Plan Act will be spent...
Pharmacies responding to renewed demand for COVID-19 vaccinations
PROVIDENCE – As the new omicron variant of COVID-19 stokes anxiety, COVID-19 booster vaccinations are available in Rhode Island – but those scheduling their...
Tech Collective shutting down; cites COVID-related revenue decline
PROVIDENCE – Citing declining revenue since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Tech Collective on Friday said it is shutting down at the...
Legislators question McKee’s plan to fund $3K state worker bonuses with...
PROVIDENCE – The question of how to fund a $3,000 bonus for state union workers who are vaccinated against COVID-19 is at the center...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 959, with 2 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 959, with two new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Friday.
Hospitalizations of...
Local colleges taking wait-and-see approach on mandating booster vaccines
PROVIDENCE – In late summer, just before students returned to local college campuses for the new academic year, the schools made it clear that...
Do you support Rhode Island’s planned COVID-19 vaccine passport app?
Rhode Island health officials say they will soon unveil a voluntary proof-of-vaccination cellphone app.
Thomas McCarthy, executive director of COVID Response for Rhode Island, on...
5% hotel tax collection in R.I. soars 75% Y/Y in Sept.
PROVIDENCE – Collection of the 5% hotel tax in Rhode Island in September increased 75% year over year to $2.9 million, according to the...
Will new COVID-19 variant, supply-chain worries alter holiday shopping season?
Fears that retailers might not be able to restock shelves and that a new COVID-19 variant will curtail public gatherings and activities have apparently...
R.I. COVID-19 cases rise by 903, with 4 new deaths
PROVIDENCE – Confirmed cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 903, with four new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said Thursday, continuing...
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