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RI State Workers Could Get $3K For Getting Vaccinated | Patch PM

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Welcome to Thursday's edition of Patch PM, on this decidedly springlike afternoon. Here's a look at today's top headlines from around Rhode Island.


Today's top story

Rhode Island state workers could receive up to $3,000 in bonuses for getting their COVID-19 vaccine, according to a tentative agreement between Gov. Dan McKee and the largest union of state employees.

The union's 3,800 members are set to vote on the tentative agreement on Dec. 2.

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