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RI Opens COVID Vaccination Appointments to Residents 65 and Older
Rhode Island on Monday began making COVID-19 vaccination appointments available to residents aged 65 and older amid questions over the pace of the state’s vaccine rollout. Appointments for eligible residents are expected to be available at mass vaccination sites such as the Dunkin Donuts Center in Providence and the old Citizens Bank building in Cranston; as well as at retail…
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Rhode Island Opens COVID-19 Vaccine Registration to Residents 75+
Rhode Islanders 75 and older can now register for an appointment to get the coronavirus vaccine at one of the two state-run vaccination sites. Appointments will begin Feb. 18. Starting Monday, Feb. 22, scheduling will open to any Rhode Islander 65 and older. Phase 1 of Rhode Island’s vaccination process has been focused on health care workers and people who…
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Raimondo Bids Farewell in Final State of the State Speech
Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo bid farewell to her state Wednesday, using what’s expected to be her final State of the State address to praise its citizens’ resilience and sacrifice during the pandemic as she awaits confirmation as U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Speaking from a largely empty legislative chamber, Raimondo also highlighted her successes since winning the governor’s office...
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Raimondo to End Early Closing Times for Some RI Businesses
Restrictions that required many Rhode Island businesses to close early to thwart the spread of the coronavirus are scheduled to be lifted Friday, according to a spokesperson for the state Commerce Department. Gov. Gina Raimondo will sign an executive order Friday to lift them immediately, according to an email from spokesperson Matt Sheaff. Department of Health Director Nicole Alexander-Scott said…
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Biden's Commerce Pick, Raimondo, Voices Tough Line on China
President Joe Biden’s pick to oversee the Commerce Department has taken a tough line on China in her confirmation hearing
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Watch: Gina Raimondo's Opening Statement During Commerce Secretary Confirmation Hearing
Joe Biden’s nominee for commerce secretary, Gina Raimondo, delivers her opening statement before the Senate Commerce Committee.
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RI Lt. Gov. Quarantining at Home
Lt. Gov. Daniel McKee is quarantining at home after coming into close contact with someone who later tested positive for COVID-19, officials said Saturday. The lieutenant governor learned of the close contact Saturday morning, has since tested negative and is showing no symptoms, officials said. He will continue to be tested and will remained quarantined until midnight on Jan. 12,…
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Biden Introduces Boston Mayor Walsh, RI Gov. Raimondo as Cabinet Picks
President-elect Joe Biden introduced the mayor of Boston and the governor of Rhode Island as members of his economic and jobs team on Friday, the final Biden-Harris Cabinet nominations to be announced. Biden had on Thursday revealed Mayor Marty Walsh as his candidate for labor secretary and Gov. Gina Raimondo as his choice to become commerce secretary. The scale of…
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Biden Nominates Boston Mayor Marty Walsh as Labor Secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh said he is getting ready to work for the American people as President-elect Joe Biden announced him as his choice for labor secretary.
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What to Know About Kim Janey, Who Is Poised to Become Boston's 1st Black, Woman Mayor
Boston City Council President Kim Janey could soon have a new title — mayor.
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Kim Janey Poised to Become Boston's First Black, Woman Mayor
Boston City Council President Kim Janey could soon become the next mayor of the city.
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Biden Nominates Boston Mayor, Rhode Island Governor for Economic Team
President-elect Joe Biden announced his nominations for key economic seats on his cabinet on Friday, including nominations for Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo for commerce secretary, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for labor secretary, Don Graves for deputy commerce secretary, and Isabel Guzman as head of the Small Business Administration.
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Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Accepts Nomination as Biden's Labor Secretary
Boston Mayor Marty Walsh accepted the nomination to serve as President-elect Joe Biden’s secretary of labor, saying, “I look forward to working with you to deliver good jobs with dignity, security, prosperity and purpose to all American families.”
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VIDEO: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh Leaves House for Delaware
NBC10 Boston cameras captured Mayor Marty Walsh leaving his home Friday morning. He’s expected to appear at an afternoon event in Delaware later in the day where President-elect Joe Biden will introduce him as a Cabinet nominee.
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Walsh, Raimondo to Be Introduced Friday at Event in Delaware
President-elect Joe Biden planned to introduce Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo, Boston Mayor Marty Walsh, and two other candidates at an event Friday in Wilmington, Delaware.
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Biden Taps Boston Mayor Walsh, RI Gov. Raimondo for Cabinet Positions
Two New England politicians have been chosen to join the Biden administration: Boston Mayor Marty Walsh for labor secretary and Rhode Island Gov. Gina Raimondo for commerce secretary.
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Biden Nominates Mayor Walsh as Labor Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden has nominated Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to serve in his cabinet as labor secretary.
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Biden Taps Walsh for Labor Secretary, Sources Say
President-elect Joe Biden has picked Boston Mayor to be head of the Labor Department, sources tell NBC News.
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Boston Mayor Walsh Chosen to Be Biden's Labor Secretary
President-elect Joe Biden is nominating Boston Mayor Marty Walsh to be secretary of labor, sources told NBC News.
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Baker on Reports That Biden Tapped Boston Mayor Walsh for Cabinet
Gov. Charlie Baker responds to reports of Boston Mayor Walsh being tapped for a cabinet position.