Tag: Gov. Charlie Baker
Closed coal plant will be transformed into offshore wind hub
SOMERSET (AP) – The site of a former coal-fired power plant will be transformed into the first offshore wind manufacturing facility in Massachusetts, the...
McKee ending R.I. mask mandates for businesses, schools
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee announced Rhode Island is lifting the indoor masking and proof of vaccination mandate on Feb. 11 after it...
Mass. activates National Guard to support hospitals; R.I. in discussions
BOSTON (AP) – Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker announced Tuesday he will activate up to 500 members of the National Guard to support understaffed hospitals...
GOP’s Baker won’t seek 3rd term as Massachusetts governor
BOSTON (AP) – Republican Gov. Charlie Baker announced Wednesday he won't seek a third term as governor of Massachusetts, where his party is bitterly...
R.I. implementing proof-of-vaccination passport program
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island will soon be joining other states in implementing a proof-of-vaccination passport program, according to Gov. Daniel J. McKee's office.
Alana O’Hare,...
Vaccine-based bonuses for workers raise concerns
PROVIDENCE – As COVID-19 case counts continue to rise, and the state of Rhode Island appears perched to institute a bonus program for union...
R.I. DOH sticks with federal COVID-19 booster guidelines, but ‘vast majority’...
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Health on Friday said that Rhode Island, unlike neighboring Massachusetts, is not bypassing federal emergency use authorization that...
Work starting on 1st commercial-scale U.S. offshore wind farm
BOSTON (AP) – U.S. Interior Secretary Deb Haaland joined with Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Thursday to mark the groundbreaking of the Vineyard Wind...
Restaurant, hospitality leaders criticize governor’s new business-hour restrictions
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Gina M. Raimondo's new restrictions announced on Thursday included early curfews for restaurants and bars that industry leaders say will hurt...
Gyms, museums, casinos to reopen; but a week later in Boston
BOSTON (AP) — Gyms, casinos, museums, movie theaters and guided tours are some of the businesses and cultural activities that can begin welcoming back...
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