Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said the anger that has fueled riots across the nation after the death of George Floyd is justified, and that all Americans need to be part of the effort to fight racism and reduce social inequities.
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Raimondo: May 30 is target for reopening houses of worship
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said the state is aiming to allow churches and other houses of worship to reopen May 30, and that two state beaches will open, with a series of restrictions, on Memorial Day.
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Raimondo says furloughs and reorganization needed due to COVID-19
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. Gov. Gina Raimondo said the first phase of reopening Rhode Island’s economy appears to be going well, but that the fiscal fallout from the pandemic will cause furloughs of state workers and some reorganization of state government. Raimondo said she feels good […]
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With stay at home order lifted, Raimondo urges Rhode Islanders to proceed slowly
Gov. Gina Raimondo urged Rhode Islanders to maintain a small social circle as the state moves ahead with the phased reopening of its economy.
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Raimondo signs directive requiring face masks in public places
The Rhode Island governor says adjusting to a ‘new normal’ will require patience and flexibility.
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Raimondo targeting first phase of reopening of RI economy for Friday
If current trends continue, Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo said she expects to lift a stay at home order, effective Friday, and she started outlining how things will be different during the weeks immediately after that.
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Like other states, RI faces a grim budget outlook and a long recovery
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. The pandemic has devastated budgets in states across America, and Rhode Island is no exception. The size of the current and next-year deficits will come into sharper focus Friday with the conclusion of the twice-year Revenue and Estimating Conference. For now, a Boston […]
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TGIF: Ian Donnis’ politics/media roundup for May 1
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Gov. Raimondo says summer camps may be virtual this year
Rhode Island governor Gina Raimondo held a Q&A session on Thursday answering questions about coronavirus from Rhode Island students.
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Raimondo hopeful for more federal help; RI lawmakers to review COVID-19 spending
→ See more of our coronavirus coverage, including community resources and personal stories. While Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo is hoping for more federal help to cut a massive budget deficit, state lawmakers are set to share their views Thursday on how to spend $1.25 billion in federal COVID-19 aid. During a conference call with […]