SOUTH COUNTY – Rhode Island Department of Health Director Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott announced eased restrictions around hospital visitations last week, due to improving COVID-19 numbers and conditions.
From continuing the state’s COVID-19 vaccination program to preparing the budget, Rhode Island's new governor won't have much downtime over the next three months.
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Her resignation as governor may be only hours away.
As she exits the Rhode Island political stage midway through her second term, Raimondo leaves a heap of unfinished business behind for her successor: Lt. Gov. Dan McKee.
The list includes:
◘ A gaping budget deficit pegged at somewhere between $329 million and $513 million that stems, in large part, from extensive use of one-time funds, according to a new legislative analysis.
◘ A battle among competing groups for priority in getting a COVID vaccine.
◘ The state takeover of the Providence schools.
◘ A potentially massive change in the state s hospital landscape.
◘ The Raimondo administration s proposed no-bid, 20-year Lottery deal worth a potential $1 billion to gambling giant IGT and its partners in the Rhode Island gambling industry.