Senator Sandra Cano and Senator Ana B. Quezada are calling upon Governor Gina M. Raimondo to ensure that the state complies with minority contracting laws, as it decommissions two field hospitals set up to handle coronavirus patients.

“The coronavirus pandemic has hurt all sectors of our economy, particularly small businesses. Meanwhile, the illness itself has disproportionately affected minority communities. It is always important to follow the laws that require the state to include minority contractors, but at this time it is even more critical, economically and morally,” said Senator Cano (Democrat-District 8, Pawtucket).