RI's Restaurant Curfew Called Into Question: Patch PM

Newport RI

22 January, 2021

3:57 PM

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Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories. RI Lawmaker Calls For End To RI's Coronavirus Restaurant CurfewThe resolution calls for businesses to be allowed to operate under normal hours, or receive immediate financial assistance. Proposed Rhode Island Law Would Ban Guns From School Property"Guns do not belong in schools, and private citizens have no business bringing a gun on school property," the bill's sponsor said. Sen. Archambault Condemns Racist Graffiti In SmithfieldHe referred to the incident as "extremely upsetting and offensive." Amid Coronavirus Pandemic, Flu Cases Low In Rhode IslandTo date, no cases have been reported to the CDC from the state.