Small business owners want aid; Nursing homes slowly allowing visitors again

DAILY NEWSLETTER [Providence Journal]( 8 Jul, 2020 [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Instagram]( [SUBSCRIBE FOR ALL ACCESS]( Today's Top Stories: [Small business supporters call on Raimondo to release federal coronavirus aid]( Governor Raimondo has said she hopes to use the money to plug the state's deficit, which federal regulations don't currently allow. [R.I. nursing homes slowly allowing visitors once again]( Angelo Aiello was relieved to hear the news that nursing home visits would be allowed again in Rhode Island come Wednesday. [R.I. name change, licenses to work after prison in spotlight at State House]( Bill changing state's mail-ballot procedure is pulled from the agenda. [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( [R.I. legislators set to vote on extending disability pensions to nearly all firefighters who get cancer]( PROVIDENCE -- Rhode Island firefighters are counting on state lawmakers to guarantee higher-paying, tax-free disability pensions to firefighters who get any form of cancer. [Man wanted for murder in Maryland arrested in Newport]( A man wanted for murder in Maryland was arrested Tuesday in Newport. [Subscribe to The Providence Journal]( [TWO MORE VICTIMS: Eduardo Rodriguez and Bobby Dalbec are the latest Red Sox players to test positive for COVID-19]( BOSTON - Eduardo Rodriguez and Bobby Dalbec have both tested positive for coronavirus. Red Sox manager Ron Roenicke confirmed the test results on Tuesday. [McMullen shows he's got game]( CRANSTON - Jack McMullen doesn't look like a golfer. And Finally... [A tasty pivot -- new additions for Providence Greek restaurant]( PROVIDENCE Two years ago, Yoleni's opened its doors in the historic Tilden-Thurber building after a stunning renovation. [Learn more about RevenueStripe...]( You are receiving this communication as a member of the Providence Journal. Providence Journal values your online privacy. For more information, view our [privacy policy]( now. Please do not reply to this message. [Manage Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe]( Providence Journal 75 Fountain Street Providence, RI 02902 © 2020 Providence Journal. All rights reserved.