Tag: Ocean State Coalition
With mask mandate lifted, business advocates say consumer confidence has returned
PROVIDENCE – It did not take too long for small businesses to see consumer confidence return after Rhode Island’s statewide mask mandate for businesses...
No citations issued under McKee masking, proof-of-vax mandate
PROVIDENCE – While an executive order signed by Gov. Daniel J. McKee in December empowered a task force to issue $500 fines against violators...
R.I.’s ban on happy hours questioned
After nearly three decades devoid of after-work drink specials, a push to legalize happy hour in Rhode Island is brewing again.
Rep. Karen Alzate, D-Pawtucket,...
Roughly 90 R.I. restaurants/bars showed some noncompliance; Simone concerned about curfew
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will implement its 11 p.m. shutdown for bars Friday, after Gov. Gina M. Raimondo said during her weekly COVID-19 press...
Five Questions with: Rick Simone
Rick Simone | Founder, Ocean State Coalition; executive director, Federal Hill Commerce Association
1. What exactly is the Ocean State Coalition and how and why...
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