Tag: Coronavirus
Small business neglected in recovery plans
Congress has failed Rhode Island business. When the Great Recession hit in 2008, despite the lessons that could have been learned from the dotcom...
Mask mandates don’t violate Constitution
Many public health professionals and politicians are urging or requiring citizens to wear face masks to help slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus.
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Poll: Skilled workers key to manufacturing recovery
PROVIDENCE – A new poll by Polaris MEP shows sales continue to be the greatest challenge facing Rhode Island manufacturers, and half of the...
R.I. launching $45M ‘back to work’ program
PROVIDENCE – The state will use $45 million of its federal stimulus funds to create a workforce development initiative to provide training and coaching...
Cases of COVID-19 in R.I. rise by 110
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 110, but with no new deaths, the R.I. Department of Health said on Thursday.
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Dunkin’ expects net closure of 800 U.S. stores in 2020; parent...
CANTON, Mass. – Dunkin’ Brands Group Inc. reported a $36.5 million profit in the second quarter of 2020, a 38.9% drop from one year...
Fed sees dim economic outlook as virus squeezes economy
WASHINGTON (AP) – The Federal Reserve expressed concern Wednesday that the viral outbreak will act as a drag on the economy and hiring in...
Raimondo, Infante-Green unveil school reopening guidelines
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will be following five metrics over the course of the next five weeks to determine the nature of its reopening...
Raimondo: R.I. isn’t ready to move onto Phase 4
PROVIDENCE – As Rhode Island experienced a slight increase in new coronavirus cases in the past week, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said Wednesday the state will not be moving forward...
COVID-19 cases rise by 119 in R.I., with 1 more death
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island have increased by 119, with one more death, the R.I. Department of Health said on Tuesday.
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