BEAD Funds Expand RI Broadband Access
![[CREDIT: Sen. Reed's Office] U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Governor Dan McKee, Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner, Newport Mayor Xaykham Khamsavoravong and state and local officials to celebrate the latest installment of Broadband Equity, Access, and Deployment (BEAD) program funding for Rhode Island.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/RI-Broadband-Access-grant-140x140.jpg)
NEWPORT, RI –Friday, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse joined U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo, Gov. Dan McKee and local officials to announce $108.7 million in Broadband Equity, Access, […]
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Reed Backs US Chip Manufacturing Moves
WASHINGTON, DC — The federal government is investing $52 billion for computer chip manufacturing across the United States, something U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) says is critical to America’s national […]
![[CREDIT: CVS] CVS pharmacies across the state have made educators vaccine eligible, including K-12 teachers, daycare and preschool workers and staff as eligible for the vaccine as of Wednesday morning.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/RI-Vaccines-CVS-140x140.png)
CVS: Educators Vaccine Eligible; State Hasn’t Weighed In
President Biden says teachers and educators should be prioritized as eligible for COVID-19 vaccinations. But what is Rhode Island doing? While the state hasn’t announced officially whether or not teachers […]
![[CREDIT: RI.gov] President Elect Joe Biden has named Gov. Gina Raimondo as Commerce Secretary.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/RI-Gov.-Gina-Raimondo-140x140.png)
US Senate Confirms Raimondo as Commerce Secretary
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate confirmed Gov. Gina M. Raimondo as Commerce Secretary Tuesday, voting 84-15, with the congratulations of RI’s Congressional delegation. Incoming Secretary Raimondo will replace acting-Commerce […]
Gov. Raimondo Named Biden’s Commerce Secretary
UPDATED 9:21 P.M.: WASHINGTON, DC — Rhode Island Governor Gina Raimondo has been named President-Elect Joe Biden’s secretary of commerce. “Rhode Island may be small, but our economy is mighty […]
Raimondo: Get COVID-19 Tests Twice Between Now and Year’s End
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Snowstorm Prompts Parking Ban, Pauses COVID-19 Tests
WARWICK, RI — A snowstorm’s coming tonight, promising nearly a foot of snow and, with it, a parking ban, delayed trash pickup, and a pause on COVID-19 tests. NWS issued […]
![[Joe Siegel] The Warwick School Committee delayed in-person schooling till Jan. 4 as COVID-19 cases spike in the state and mount within schools.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/Warwck-School-Committee-Dec.-1-2020-140x140.jpg)
Warwick Delays In-Person Schooling Till Jan. 4
“We’ve had an incident of that going on where someone sent their child to school and now two people are very sick from it. It’s nerve-wracking for everybody.” — Judith […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House. RIDOH warns COVID-19 masks are a must as spread is likely outside the home. Gov. Raimondo also announced new small business aid through a $10M loan program with Goldman Sachs.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RI-State-House-3-140x140.jpg)
Raimondo: State on Two -Week ‘Pause,’ Social Gathering Limits Lowered
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island residents have 10 days to prepare as the state readies for a two-week “pause,” as part of a strategy to give the state a shot […]
COVID Spike Puts In-Person Schooling in Question
PROVIDENCE — The recent uptick in COVID cases statewide has put the state’s percent positive threshold for returning to in-person schooling in question as teachers unions argue against keeping schools […]
![[CREDIT: NIAID RML]An electron microscope image of the virus that causes COVID-19. The spread of RI COVID-19 infections has increased to 3.3 percent](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/COVID-19-140x140.jpg)
Curfew to Curb Climbing RI COVID-19 Cases
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s COVID-19 positivity rate climbed to 3.3 percent last week with an average 488 new cases daily during the first five days of November, a trend […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] A graph of COVID-19 infection sources shows that while schools are not the biggest driving factor in a recent spike of cases, infections are occurring in schools.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/RI-COVID-19-spike-graph-140x140.png)
RI In on the Action as U.S. COVID-19 Cases Spike
PROVIDENCE, RI – National COVID-19 cases are on the rise, including in Rhode Island, where the Department of Health reports cases, hospitalizations, and deaths have been rising the last few […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Bill Provencal and Bridget Dessaint, both of Warwick, enjoyed Apponaug Brewing Co.'s beer garden Oct. 6, 2018. The brewery's owner supports take-out alcohol, but opening for sit-down customers outside has made a difference for them, they report.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/ApponaugBrewery-4-140x140.jpg)
Take-out Alcohol A Tonic, No Cure For Apponaug Brewing Co.
WARWICK, RI — A bill extending take-out alcohol sales into 2021 has the support of the RI Hospitality Association and one Warwick brewery, though the measure was set for further […]
Immunizations Fall Behind During COVID-19 Pandemic
PROVIDENCE, RI — While school and doctor office shutdowns have limited the spread of COVID-19 during the pandemic, they’ve also led to fewer children getting routine immunizations, a mounting concern […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick School Department](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg)
School Committee Flips On In-Person Learning, 5-0
Editor’s note: This story has been updated with additional information from last night’s meeting about the in-person plan. WARWICK, RI — Following Governor Gina Raimondo’s televised criticism over their Fall […]
![[CREDIT: Gov. Raimodo's office] Dr. Anthony Fauci and Gov. Gina M. Raimondo discuss opening schools on Zoom Thursday afternoon.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/Fauci-Raimondo-Zoom-Call-140x140.png)
Raimondo & Fauci’s Fallacies Undermine COVID-19 Leadership
Thursday, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo, after chastising the Warwick School Committee for choosing Fall distance learning, resorted to a logical fallacy, appeal to authority, during a talk with famed expert […]
Bachus: Forced In-Person Learning ‘Crude and Callous’
PROVIDENCE, RI — Dr. Anthony Fauci joined Gov. Gina M. Raimondo Thursday on Zoom, praising Rhode Island’s low risk of COVID-19 infection, but Warwick School Committee Chairwoman Karen Bachus isn’t […]
Raimondo ‘Disappointed’ in Warwick Schools Distance Learning Vote
PROVIDENCE, RI — Gov. Gina M. Raimondo has delayed the start of school till Sept. 14, to give schools more time to prepare for in-person schooling during the COVID-19 pandemic, […]
McSwiggan: Teachers Aren’t A COVID-19 Panacea
TO THE EDITOR: An open letter to Gov. Gina M. Raimondo: Dear Governor Raimondo, I am writing today to express my extreme displeasure in the way you compared teachers to […]
![[CREDIT: CDC] An image of the novel coronavirus that causes COVID-19. RI has expanded COVID-19 no-symptom tests to all residents 18-39 years old. This population is the most likely to be infected and the most likely to not show symptoms, increasing their risk to others who may become more seriously ill from the virus.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/COVID-19-CDC-Image-140x140.jpg)
RI Expands No-Symptom COVID-19 Tests
WARWICK, RI — Rhode Island’s expanding COVID-19 no-symptom tests to include every resident 18-39 years old, and contracting to increase test capacity to 9,000 per day. “I hope this news […]
Raimondo:$100M COVID-19 Business Aid Coming
PROVIDENCE — More than 17,000 RI businesses received $2.3 billion from the Paycheck Protection Program during the COVID-19 pandemic, but that hasn’t levered the economy to normal, Gov. Gina M. […]
RI Phase 3 COVID-19 Plan Starts Tuesday
PROVIDENCE — On Tuesday, Rhode Island’s economy and society is moving into Governor Gina M. Raimondo’s Phase 3 COVID-19 pandemic plan, with some alterations to the approach outlined last week. […]
![[CREDIT: ReopeningRI.com] The state's phase III reopening plan loosens rules and entrusts people to use their judgement, according to Gov. Raimondo.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/RI-Phase-III-reopening-COVID-19-140x140.png)
RI COVID-19 Phase III: Discretion Required
PROVIDENCE, RI — RI’s Phase II was a broad reopening of much of the economy, but Phase III will reopen everything in some fashion, trusting people to watch out for […]
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] Warwick Public Schools Administration is located at 69 Draper Ave.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/Warwick-Public_Schools-140x140.jpg)
RI In-Person Fall Classes: Details Outstanding
WARWICK, RI — Superintendent Philip Thornton knows when the state wants Warwick Schools to return to in-person fall classes — he just doesn’t know how. Wednesday, the morning after Thornton […]
Raimondo: In-Person Classes Return Aug. 31
PROVIDENCE — On Wednesday, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced all school districts are aiming to return to in-person classes Aug. 31, using a statewide 2020-2021 calendar for all public school […]
Free COVID-19 Tests Provided to High-Contact Workers
WARWICK, RI — Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, Director of the Rhode Island Department of Health unveiled RI’s COVID-19 Early Warning Testing System, providing no-cost infection tests […]
Raimondo Extends Pandemic Limits Till June 1
PROVIDENCE — On Friday, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo signed an executive order extending all current pandemic limits – including the five-person group limit, the mandatory 14-day quarantine for anyone coming […]
RI: Summer Camps In, Sports Still Out
PROVIDENCE, RI — Gov. Gina M. Raimondo assured Rhode Islanders that the state is recovering from the COVID-19 pandemic, announcing that summer camps will be held this year, but youth […]
Solomon Expedites Restaurant Outdoor Seating Permits
WARWICK, RI — Mayor Joseph J. Solomon’s new executive order allows temporary outdoor seating permits for restaurants, provided safety guidelines are followed. “This order has been in the works for […]
![[CREDIT: Warwick Post] A chart of new COVID-19 Cases from Feb. 27 through May 9. New cases during the last nine days have averaged 100 fewer than the previous nine days.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RIDOH-COVID-19-Cases-140x140.png)
RI Restart Begins, Verdict Comes May 24
PROVIDENCE — With new RI COVID-19 cases averaging 100 fewer per day during the first nine days of May than the previous nine, RI restart begins, relaxing social and business […]
RIDOH: Don’t Visit Elderly on Mothers Day Weekend
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island marked 10,989 COVID-19 cases and 19 new deaths Saturday as it lifted its stay-home order and encouraged limited commerce, but warned people: Don’t visit elderly friends […]
![[CREDIT: DEM] Hikers at Lincoln Woods State Park.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/Lincoln-Woods-Hikers-140x140.jpg)
DEM: Parks Open, Crowds Out
PROVIDENCE — Fifteen state parks open today with the raising of Gov. Gina M. Raimondo’s stay-home order and Rhode Island’s Phase 1 relaxed COVID-19 pandemic restrictions, with the Department of […]
![[CREDIT:RI.gov] Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced RI Restart Rules planned to take effect May 9.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/RI-restart-rules-retail-140x140.png)
RI Restart Rules Set For May 9
PROVIDENCE — With reported public and business social distancing rules responsibly observed, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo announced tentative RI restart rules for lifting the stay-home order and beginning the first […]
![[CREDIT: NIAID RML] This transmission electron microscope image shows SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. RI ventilators are not currently in as high demand as projections would suggest, but a surge of patients is expected.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-1-140x140.jpg)
RI COVID-19 Antibody Tests Accurate, Study Says
PROVIDENCE, RI — Novel coronavirus antibody tests purchased by Rhode Island last week score high on accuracy for positive and negative results in an independent study, hinting at a clear […]
![[CREDIT: RI.gov] Gov. Gina M. Raimondo presented a detailed RI restart plan on reopening RI's economy Monday, April 27.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-ReopeningRI-Plan-140x140.png)
RI Restart: Raimondo Details State Reboot
WARWICK, RI — Despite a weekend uptick in COVID-19 cases, Gov. Gina Raimondo credited Rhode Islanders’ actions wearing masks and social distancing with contributing to an apparent plateau, and detailed […]
RI Bolsters Robust COVID-19 Testing
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island, smallest state with the biggest rep for COVID-19 testing, continues improving its game as positive cases of COVID-19, the disease caused by the virus, reached […]
RI Schools Staying Closed This Year
PROVIDENCE, RI — Gov. Gina Raimondo announced her decision on RI schools staying closed through the school year today as RI continues to see new COVID-19 cases and deaths. Raimondo […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] RI COVID-19 cases slowed this weekend Gov. Ginal Raimondo reported during her May 19 briefing on the outbreak, good news attributed to social distancing and stay-home efforts.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/COVID-19-Raimondo-Briefing-April-19-140x140.png)
RI COVID-19 Cases Slowed, Social Distancing Continues
PROVIDENCE, RI — Another 13 COVID-19 deaths were reported Sunday, for 150 total fatalities in Rhode Island, numbers officials said would be much worse without social distancing and stay-home orders. […]
![[CREDIT: RIDOH] A graph shows the number of hospital beds predicted in blue with social distancing adherence, and in red without social distancing adherence.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RI-COVID-19-outbreak-model-140x140.png)
RI COVID-19 Peak Predicted May 3
Rhode Island’s outbreak model predicts the rough COVID-19 peak at May 3, Gov. Gina Raimondo said, with either 2,000 dead by October, or 4,000, depending on social distancing adherence.
![[CREDIT: Rob Borkowski] The RI State House. RIDOH warns COVID-19 masks are a must as spread is likely outside the home. Gov. Raimondo also announced RI will be expanding COVID-19 Tests.](https://warwickpost.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/RI-State-House-COVID-19-small-business-aid-140x140.jpg)
RI Expanding COVID-19 Tests
PROVIDENCE, RI — Gov. Gina Raimondo reported 10 new coronavirus – related deaths Monday, totaling 73 to date, and announced it’s expanding COVID-19 tests. The state has also registered an […]
