Reed Announces Initial $15.2 Million in COVID-19 Funds for RI Cities & Towns
Cranston, East Providence, Pawtucket, Providence, Warwick, Woonsocket, and Statewide recipients will receive key community and housing grants PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help communities combat the novel coronavirus (COVID-19)…
Pope Backs UN Chief’s Call for Global Cease-Fire to Focus on Coronavirus
VOA News by Reuters VATICAN CITY - Pope Francis on Sunday backed a call by United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres for a global ceasefire so the world can focus on…
Maine Sail-Maintenance Shop Turns to Sewing Medical Masks
VOA News By Associated Press NEW YORK - On the coast of the Northeastern state of Maine, Eric Baldwin and his staff of two usually spend their days selling, repairing and washing sails…
A Look at US Presidents and Public Health Crises
VOA News By Patsy Widakuswara Almost all American presidents have faced a crisis while in office, whether it’s a political scandal, natural disaster, economic calamity or terrorism. But not all have…
3 More US National Parks Close to Prevent Coronavirus Spread
VOA News BY AP SALT LAKE CITY - Three more of America's most popular national parks have closed their gates as pressure mounts on superintendents to prevent crowded trails that…
Death Toll Mounts; China Resumes Travel in Wuhan
By VOA News The global coronavirus pandemic death toll topped 30,000 Saturday, with the and France each posting more than 2,000 deaths, while Spain recorded its deadliest day, with 832…
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation
In accordance with Governor Raimondo’s March 28, 2020 executive order, the Department of Business Regulation is providing the following list of critical and non-critical retail questions on these guidelines, please…
Rhode Island Department of Business Regulation, Non-critical retail businesses
– Arts & crafts stores– Florists– Furniture stores (by appointment only)– Car and other motor vehicle dealerships (except for auto repair and by appointment only)– Music stores– Billiard stores– Sporting…