Housing, education, healthcare and food security were the main topics gubernatorial candidates addressed Friday in a forum hosted by the Interfaith Coalition to Reduce Poverty. …
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By EMMA BARTLETT
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5/31/22
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There was a unique night of networking two weeks ago inside the huge red-brick one-time manufacturing plant which was built in 1898 and now houses The Guild Brewery at 461 Main St. in …
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By PETE FONTAINE
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3/25/22
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The Johnston School Committee is set to vote Thursday, Feb. 17, on a revised mask policy for staff and students.
A special meeting of the committee was announced Tuesday, calling for an …
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By RORY SCHULER
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2/15/22
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Johnston’s COVID-19 take home test supply has finally matched the town’s recently soaring demand.
Town officials gathered Saturday morning in the Johnston High School parking lot to …
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By RORY SCHULER
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1/28/22
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Advocates for the state’s homeless carried life-size powder blue cutouts representing the men, women and children without shelter in the Ocean State.
As Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee asked the …
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By RORY SCHULER
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11/4/21
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As federal health officials continue their review of Pfizer’s request for an emergency use authorization for COVID-19 vaccine for children 5 to 11 years old, Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode …
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PRESS RELEASE
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10/22/21
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Rhode Island Gov. Dan McKee, along with Lt. Gov. Sabina Matos made the trip to Johnston High School to provide the state with its weekly COVID-19 update on Wednesday afternoon.
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By ALEX SPONSELLER
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9/17/21
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE Providence City Council President Sabina Matos has, for some time, been seen by many observers as the clear frontrunner in the lieutenant governor sweepstakes. After all, she has been a frequent, visible presence at Gov. Dan McKee's
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By DANIEL A. KITTREDGE
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4/1/21
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As February comes to a close here in Rhode Island, I want to make sure you've got the latest info on our COVID-19 response.
Make sure that you're signed up for …
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3/1/21
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Starting today, all Rhode Islanders 65 years old or older are eligible to get the COVID-19 vaccine. If you're in that age group, you can schedule your appointment at one of …
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2/23/21
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This was a big week for our COVID-19 response, and I wanted to give you an update on how it's going.
Make sure that you're signed up for the Rhode …
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2/21/21
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I have exciting news to share about our vaccination campaign: all Rhode Islanders 75 and older can now register for an appointment at one of our two State-run vaccination …
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2/18/21
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Rhode Island has already administered nearly 130,000 doses of the COVID-19 vaccine, but there’s still a long way to go. This is a challenge unlike any other we have faced, and we’re …
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2/10/21
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To paraphrase "The Twilight Zone," Rhode Islanders are living in a moment of both shadow and substance, in which the state has two governors, no governor, or something in between. Thanks to U.S. Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas, Gina Raimondo's nomination as
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2/10/21
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We're continuing to see our COVID-19 case numbers trend in the right direction, with hospitalizations steadily declining and percent positive at its lowest point in over three months. Thank you …
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2/6/21
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Earlier tonight, I delivered the 2021 State of the State address and discussed all we have accomplished together these past six years to build a stronger, more equitable and more resilient Rhode …
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2/4/21
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I’m writing today to share an update on where we stand in our COVID-19 vaccination campaign. If you find this information helpful, please sign up for the Rhode Island Department of Health …
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1/23/21
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By ARDEN BASTIA "Today, I'd like to speak directly to the Rhode Island residents, families and businesses. And I want you to know who I am, begin to know who I am, what I believe, and why we are prepared to execute a smooth transition during these
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1/20/21
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This is Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health. I'm reaching out to provide an update on the state of our COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
Right now, …
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1/16/21
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By DANIEL KITTREDGE Appearing before the media for the first time since being announced as President-elect Joe Biden's pick for Secretary of Commerce - and joined by the man who will become her successor, Lt. Gov. Dan McKee - Gov. Gina Raimondo on
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By DANIEL A. KITTREDGE
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1/14/21
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