Gina...Rhode Island plans to have schoolchildren and teachers back in the classroom for face-to-face instruction starting Aug. 31, Gov. Gina Raimondo on Wednesday announced new measures impacting travelers, restaurants and large parties as the state’s coronavirus cases continue to rise.PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Providence public schools are offering remote learning to any student whose parents request it this fall, school officials said Monday.PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The Rhode Island Department of Health reported a steep decline in the number of new confirmed coronavirus cases on Friday, and for the second day in a row reported zero...Rhode Islanders hosting parties during the coronavirus pandemic will need to tone things down.Gov. Gina Raimondo said Tuesday.Rhode Island is eyeing a broad reopening of its virus-shuttered economy starting June 1.Hair salons and barbershops, gyms and fitness studios, and a range of outdoor venues will be allowed...Rhode Island communities are making plans to open local beaches shuttered by the coronavirus pandemic as Memorial Day weekend approaches.Newport's City Manager Joseph Nicholson said this...Rhode Island introduced a smartphone app Tuesday that state officials say could help public health workers trace the contacts of COVID-19 patients and connect them to testing and other...Rhode Island is continuing to emerge from its pandemic-induced slumber, as some restaurants began offering outdoor dining Monday and Gov. Gina Raimondo signed into law Tuesday legislation to enshrine parental rights for same-sex couples and others who rely on assisted reproduction.PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Friday is the deadline for school districts across Rhode Island to submit their reopening plans to the state Education Department for review and revision.Rhode Island will be using $200 million of its share of federal coronavirus aid money to help rebuild the state's battered economy, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced...A look at coronavirus-related developments around New England on Sunday.PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Gov. August 3, 2020 GMT. She said she is planning for the future on an industry-by-industry basis, but no date has been determined. Gina Raimondo said Wednesday.The FBI is helping investigate last week’s looting at the Providence Place mall and other downtown businesses.The agency’s Boston office said Monday that it’s seeking any photos and...Rhode Island is expanding coronavirus testing to people not showing symptoms as the number of new COVID-19 cases in the state continues to decline, Gov. “You have to do it because it’s going to protect everyone in Rhode Island.”The governor said she’ll have state workers doing spot checks of businesses to ensure they comply with the mask order, and she said the state does have the ability to issue fines for violations.Raimondo also reminded residents that state courts are closed to non-essential business until at least May 17, which means landlords cannot evict tenants at this time.
Gina Raimondo said...PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — The number people hospitalized in Rhode Island with confirmed cases of COVID-19 — a key indicator in the success of controlling the disease — continues to decline, the...PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island residents can now select a gender-neutral designation on their driver’s license, Gov. Gina Raimondo announced that two state beaches will reopen...A popular Rhode Island beach town is considering openly ignoring the state’s coronavirus restrictions as the traditional Memorial Day start of the summer season approaches, but Gov. Gina Raimondo said Friday.Youth sports programs will be allowed to resume in Rhode Island starting Monday, though there won’t be any league play, tournaments or other organized competitions for now, Gov. Gina Raimondo said Tuesday....PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — A judge has denied a request by a Republican activist to halt sports betting in Rhode Island.Daniel Harrop, a former Providence mayoral candidate, in his complaint...While the overall percentage of people testing positive for the coronavirus in Rhode Island continues to decline, allowing many businesses to begin reopening, concern remains over high infection...Rhode Island will be opening the door to a wide range of businesses Monday as the state’s coronavirus outbreak appears to be subsiding, Gov. It is my hope that we'll be able to move to Phase 2 on June 1. Gina Raimondo has signed during...Womazetta Jones was flabbergasted when she got her her first paycheck from the state of Rhode Island.Right there on her check, the Black woman from Chicago who had just been named secretary...Rhode Island officials have no plans to slow down the state's aggressive coronavirus testing program despite a suggestion by President Donald Trump that the country stop testing so many people...PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Islanders will be able to gather in larger groups and movie theaters, museums and other entertainment venues will be able to reopen starting in July, Gov. Gina...Rhode Island is on schedule to launch the second phase of its economic reboot next week, given the successes of the Memorial Day weekend, Gov.
The state...PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Rhode Island is celebrating the high school Class of 2020 with a special television tribute featuring a Hollywood star, a Super Bowl MVP and musical performances, Gov. Gina Raimondo said...Gyms and fitness studios will be subject to new rules when they're allowed to reopen Monday as part of the state’s second phase of resuming its economy from the coronavirus pandemic, Gov. Providence to offer more students remote learning option. Gina Raimondo activated the National Guard and major cities imposed curfews on Tuesday in response to unrest in Providence that officials say was not a...Rhode Island officials are exploring ways to prevent the spread of the coronavirus at large gatherings such as the protests over the death of George Floyd, Gov.