Governor Raimondo

Rhode Island officially moves into Phase II of Reopening Rhode Island on Monday, June 1st.

Among the changes,  personal services, restaurants, and youth sports return. 

Here’s the Governor’s Emergency Declaration for Phase II.

Here’s more info on Phase II.

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