Tag: Gov. Daniel J. McKee
McKee anticipates mask wearing for all school students
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee said at his press briefing on Tuesday that he anticipates that all of the state's school districts will...
Elorza announces vaccine mandate for Providence workers
PROVIDENCE – The city of Providence is joining a growing number of private and public employers that will require workers to be vaccinated against...
Many companies say they can’t afford to enact vaccine mandate
Rhode Island companies in sectors spanning retail, hospitality and even nursing homes say they worry that implementing a strict employee COVID-19 vaccine requirement could...
R.I. COVID-19 state of emergency extended through Sept. 1
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will continue to remain under a state of emergency until early next month, at least.
Gov. Daniel J. McKee signed Thursday...
Elorza rebuts accusations that he refused state police help
PROVIDENCE – Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza on Friday addressed recent violence in the capital city, countering prior accusations that he had refused to...
Providence council president calls for state police backup amid violent crime...
PROVIDENCE – Amid staffing shortages and a rise in violence in the capital city, the head of the City Council is asking for backup...
Providence teachers OK new contract
PROVIDENCE - After a year of sometimes acrimonious negotiations with the state, the Providence Teachers Union on Friday overwhelmingly approved a three-year contract.
The deal...
Do you agree with the state’s recommendation for universal mask use...
The state on July 28 said it is recommending universal mask use within K-12 school settings, regardless of vaccination status, when the new school...
R.I. Black Business Association slams state for noncompliance with minority contracting...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Black Business Association had harsh words for state officials after a recent report revealed continued noncompliance with the state's...
WaterFire commemorates new season with lighting of braziers
PROVIDENCE – WaterFire will once again see the lighting of its braziers, after being dark for the first time in its 25-year history during...
