Rhode Island's Coronavirus News Briefings End | Patch PM

Newport RI

15 June, 2021

5:11 PM

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Welcome to Tuesday's edition of patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories from around Rhode Island. Rhode Island Ends Scheduled Coronavirus BriefingsThis is the first time that the governor and Department of Health have not held a scheduled news conference since the pandemic started. RI Employer Accused Of 'Willfully' Exposing Workers To COVID-19The owner of four urgent care facilities in the state is accused of failing to implement pandemic safety protocols to protect employees. Opinion: Short-Term Rental Safety Must Be AddressedSen. Dawn Euer and Rep. Lauren Carson raised concerns about short-term rentals through AirBnB, VRBO and other third-party rental companies. RI Senate Committee Greenlights Marijuana Legalization BillThe Senate Judiciary Committee approved an amended bill that would allow recreational cannabis in the state.