Former Massachusetts Governor Deval Patrick will not appear on the Democratic Party's ballot in the 2020 presidential primary in Michigan.
As MassLive.com reports, Patrick filed more than 13,000 signatures to appear on the March 10 ballot in the state, which is more than the 11,345 signatures needed to appear on the ballot.
Rhode Island health officials warn the flu is now "widespread" in the state, WPRI reports.
The Rhode Island Department of Health made the announcement on Thursday, December 26. In response, unvaccinated health care workers are mandated to wear masks during direct contact with their patients.
