WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed is pressing Secretary of State Mike Pompeo to do a better job helping Rhode Islanders and other Americans stranded abroad. Reed wants the State Department to provide Americans overseas with clear and timely information and do everything it can to assist Americans abroad who wish to return home […]readmore
«Durante estos tiempos difíciles e inseguros, los delincuentes buscan aprovecharse de las preocupaciones de los ciudadanos sobre COVID-19, también conocido como el coronavirus», dijo el comandante Timothy G. Sanzi, comandante del Buró de detectives. «Los miembros de la policía han observado un aumento en la actividad fraudulenta que busca explotar los temores de las personas […]readmore
“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 […]readmore
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 […]readmore
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 […]readmore
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 […]readmore
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 […]readmore
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 […]readmore
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 […]readmore
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 […]readmore