Democratic governors form working group on reopening economy post COVID-19
April 13, 2020

Democratic governors form working group on reopening economy post COVID-19

Democratic Governors of New York, New Jersey, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Rhode Island announce multi-state council to...

Essential workers face stark choices, and Governor Raimondo refuses to help
April 12, 2020

Essential workers face stark choices, and Governor Raimondo refuses to help

“I don’t have an authority via executive order to require private employers to tell them how they...

Governor Raimondo “aware” that COVID-19 causes stress for the loved ones of inmates at ACI
April 9, 2020

Governor Raimondo “aware” that COVID-19 causes stress for the loved ones of inmates at ACI

“It is 10 times more stressful now because I have said you can’t visit and because there’s...

Governor Raimondo developing a “comprehensive plan” to deal with domestic violence increase during pandemic
April 9, 2020

Governor Raimondo developing a “comprehensive plan” to deal with domestic violence increase during pandemic

“[We are] looking for ways to provide more shelter, looking for ways to provide more hotline and...

ACLU urges public bodies to abide by new standards of government transparency
April 8, 2020

ACLU urges public bodies to abide by new standards of government transparency

“…the public’s right to oversee the work of its government officials and municipal bodies remains more critical...

Attorney General issues warning against illegal self-help evictions
April 8, 2020

Attorney General issues warning against illegal self-help evictions

Landlords who engage in this conduct may face civil or criminal penalties. During this COVID-19 public health...

Never Again Action Rhode Island projects a powerful message
April 8, 2020

Never Again Action Rhode Island projects a powerful message

“Anne Frank died in a crowded detention center of an infectious disease.”...

RI Senate Candidate Lenny Cioe proposes new strategy to fight coronavirus
April 6, 2020

RI Senate Candidate Lenny Cioe proposes new strategy to fight coronavirus

Retrofitting surgery centers could expand Rhode Island’s healthcare capacity, argues Cioe Lenny Cioe, a candidate for Senate...

Weekend staffer at Harrington Hall tests positive for COVID-19
April 6, 2020

Weekend staffer at Harrington Hall tests positive for COVID-19

Arrangements in place for any individuals experiencing homeless who need to self-quarantine Crossroads RI learned late yesterday...

Genius or Exploitation? Cranston mayoral candidate giving away branded face masks
April 4, 2020

Genius or Exploitation? Cranston mayoral candidate giving away branded face masks

“It’s like passing out a pen or a calendar with the logo on them, but people can...

Parks, beaches and recreation centers are closed, but golf courses are open. Why?
April 4, 2020

Parks, beaches and recreation centers are closed, but golf courses are open. Why?

“So it’s a good question and I’m going to continue to look at golf courses,” said Governor...

Governor Raimondo: Enough has been done to reduce prison population during pandemic
April 3, 2020

Governor Raimondo: Enough has been done to reduce prison population during pandemic

“I want to thank the director at the Department of Corrections and all the correctional officers and...

Ruggerio rival Lenny Cioe attacks GA’s non-response to COVID-19
April 6, 2020

Ruggerio rival Lenny Cioe attacks GA’s non-response to COVID-19

“We need broad, sweeping plans to help our neighbors survive this event. Instead, the House Speaker and...

Gun stores are considered “essential businesses” but bookstores are not?
April 3, 2020

Gun stores are considered “essential businesses” but bookstores are not?

“As the governor has indicated, we are trying to ensure that we have a set of policies...

Hundreds attend online rally to convince Governor Raimondo to depopulate prisons
April 2, 2020

Hundreds attend online rally to convince Governor Raimondo to depopulate prisons

“The ACI and jails across Rhode Island are ticking time bombs for a coronavirus outbreak. Public health...

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