“During these difficult and unsure times, criminals seek to take advantage of citizens’ concerns about COVID-19, also known as the coronavirus,” said Major Timothy G. Sanzi, Detective Bureau Commander. “Members of law enforcement have observed an increase in fraudulent activity seeking to exploit people’s fears and we want Rhode Islanders to be aware of the scams we are […]Load more...
U.S. Senate Passes $2.2 Trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue Agreement
Sen. Reed helps craft landmark agreement with federal funds to help individuals, hospitals, communities, & small businesses hit hardest by COVID-19 & includes stronger oversight structure WASHINGTON, DC – Tonight, the U.S. Senate unanimously voted 96-0 to pass the $2.2 trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue bill. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says the bipartisan package will […]Load more...
Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Alexander-Scott today announced new
Eight additional cases of COVID-19 in Rhode Island As of 5PM tomorrow, all retailers and grocers must: Allow no more than 20% of stated fire capacity in the store at a time; Require staff to count the number of customers entering and exiting the store and enforce limits; Clearly mark 6’ spacing in lines and […]Load more...
Governor, Dr. Alexander-Scott Announce New Guidelines for Large Retailers
Guidelines for Retail and Grocers Rhode Island has asked all businesses to comply with social distancing guidelines and to maintain a high level of sanitation and employee hygiene in line with CDC guidance. In furtherance of those directives and to prevent crowding at retail and grocery stores, the following guidelines are being instituted as of […]Load more...
VOA News By Ken Bredemeier, Chris Hannas Updated March 25, 2020 03:30 PM The U.S. Senate is set Wednesday to vote on a $2 trillion economic rescue package, the biggest in American history, to help businesses and most families cope with the economic plight wrought by the coronavirus crisis. The White House and top congressional leaders reached […]Load more...
Medical Staff of the ICU of Casalpalocco COVID-19 clinic in the outskirts of Rome tend to patients, Wednesday, March 25, 2020 VOA News By Sabina Castelfranco ROME – A provincial official in Italy says a soccer game and a missed opportunity to detect one early coronavirus case might have contributed to the rapid spread of the […]Load more...
The COVID-19 (coronavirus) crisis is forcing people to distance themselves from others, work remotely, and spend time indoors and online. While social distancing is a good health practice to reduce the spread of the coronavirus, it may be helping scammers. Research from the Better Business Bureau, the FINRA Investor Education Foundation, and the Stanford Center […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI (March 25, 2020)…Chief Judge Frank Caprio announced today that the Providence Municipal Courts will tentatively reopen on Monday, April 20, 2020.If you have a trial date to appear before the Municipal Court during the closure, you will receive a new summons in the coming days.If you have a fine to pay you can […]Load more...
Reed Helps Reach Bipartisan $2 Trillion Emergency Coronavirus Economic Rescue
Massive coronavirus relief package includes four months expanded unemployment benefits and direct payments, $367 billion to aid small business, $150 billion for state and local governments, $130 billion for hospitals & health centers, an employee retention tax credit to incentivize businesses to keep workers on payroll during the crisis, & much more ***Reed, a member […]Load more...
A partir de hoy, miércoles 25 de marzo de 2020, los visitantes de la División de Vehículos Motorizados de R.I. serán examinados por la Guardia Nacional de R.I. y el personal de aplicación de la ley antes de que se les permita ingresar a la oficina de Cranston de la División. El nuevo piloto de […]Load more...