Tag: Coronavirus
Eduventures: Community colleges could see enrollment spike in fall
PROVIDENCE – As local colleges face uncertainty of what their enrollments will be like for the upcoming fall semester with regard to the COVID-19...
COVID-19 unemployment claims increase by 322
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19 unemployment insurance claims increased by 322 on Monday, to 168,226, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training.
Pandemic unemployment assistance...
COVID-19 cases increase by 55; R.I. sees 9 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – Cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island increased by 55 Monday to total 15,691 to date, the R.I. Department of Health said Tuesday.
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Supplement to fiscal 2020 state budget could be considered next week
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. General Assembly may consider a supplemental budget for the current fiscal year next week, according to a press statement. The...
R.I. to test asymptomatic residents for COVID-19; state sees smallest increase...
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will be looking to test 900 asymptomatic residents per day in the next rollout of testing, announced Gov. Gina M. Raimondo...
Raimondo extends COVID-19 executive orders; R.I. sees 16 more deaths
PROVIDENCE – While the state of Rhode Island wraps up its first work week of Phase II of reopening the economy, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo...
COVID-19 UI filings rise by 532
PROVIDENCE – COVID-19-related unemployment insurance claims increased by 532 on Thursday, to 166,535, according to the R.I. Department of Labor and Training.
Pandemic unemployment assistance...
Office alterations: Pandemic reshaping the workplace as employees begin returning
The community candy dish in the office is gone. So is the team lunch, the over-the-desk conversation and people rushing into a crowded elevator.
As...
Lt. Gov. McKee floats relief plan on his own
Lt. Gov. Daniel J. McKee is proposing using a portion of Rhode Island’s $1.25 billion in federal COVID-19 relief funds to create grant and...
Five Questions With: Dan Richard, principal at St. Raphael Academy
Daniel Richard | Principal, St. Raphael Academy
1. St. Raphael Academy was thrust into the national spotlight just as the coronavirus was starting to hit...