Daily Briefing: McKee wins 1st round in bid to extend COVID emergency powers

A compromise would extend the governor's authority through March 31 instead of April 15. [providencejournal.com]( [Daily Briefing]( YOUR MORNING NEWS ROUND-UP Wednesday, February 9 [Access the e-Edition: Exclusive, subscriber-only access to a digital replica of the newspaper.]( [click here]( [Dr. Megan L. Ranney]( [McKee wins 1st round in bid to extend COVID emergency powers]( A compromise would extend the governor's authority through March 31 instead of April 15. FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Inflation sends Providence rents soaring]( [2016 file photo of rentals in Charlestown]( [Judge allows lawmaker to file an amended complaint in lawsuit]( [Minority Leader Blake Fillipi]( [Ex-Providence school employee says she was punished for following...]( [Olayinka Alege outside court on May 13.]( [Why you won't be reimbursed for National Grid wind farm overcharge]( [The Block Island Wind Farm.]( [Support your local restaurants and businesses: Buy a gift card and help your community through these challenging times.]( [click here]( RECENT ARTICLES [What causes potholes? Where can I file a claim if my car is damaged?]( FOR SUBSCRIBERS [Proceed with caution: It's pothole season]( [Providence ranks top 5 for best coffee city in America]( [Ask Amy: Mother-in-law never interferes, except when she does]( [Chad Brown member admits to his role in drive-shootings in sprawling...]( Problem viewing email? [View in browser]( [Unsubscribe]( • [Manage Newsletters]( • [Terms of Service]( • [Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights]( • [Privacy Notice]( • [Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy]( • [Feedback]( © 2022 75 Fountain St., Providence, RI 02902