RI Lawmakers Take Up Gun Reform Bills | Patch PM

Welcome to Friday's edition of Patch PM. Here's a look at today's top stories.

Emotions Flare As RI House Committee Takes Up Gun Bill Package

The package includes 21 bills that would ban assault rifles, high-capacity magazines, ban guns from school grounds and more.

RI's Emergency Order Could Be Lifted at 70% COVID Immunity: McKee

The governor said it's impossible to project a date at this point, but the state's emergency order could be lifted by the end of the summer.

New, Looser Coronavirus Restrictions Take Effect In RI

Coronavirus restrictions were loosened across the board in Rhode Island.

New Rules Allow Spectators To Return To RI Youth Sports

Starting March 22, the no spectator policy will be lifted, the Rhode Island Interscholastic League announced.