Measure to help RI effectively combat opioid crisis now headed to President’s desk WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to address the opioid crisis, the U.S. Senate today voted 98-1 to approve a broad, bipartisan package of opioid legislation. Known as the Substance Use Disorder Prevention that Promotes Opioid Recovery and Treatment (SUPPORT) for Patients and […]readmore
Warwick, RI) – Rhode Island independent gubernatorial candidate Joe Trillo is pleased to accept the endorsement of House Republican Leader Patricia Morgan. “I have known Patricia for over 2 decades and I have been honored to call her my friend and colleague. For years we fought alongside each other in the General Assembly, fighting to improve the lives […]readmore
Warwick, RI) – Joe Trillo, Independent candidate for Governor, announces three outstanding individuals who are agreeing to work with the Trillo administration to bring Rhode Island back on track. “I have, along with Patricia Morgan, set up a pre-cabinet outline of what the Trillo governorship will offer. I have always believed that we need an Inspector General who […]readmore
Dianne “Dee Dee” Witman, Independent candidate for Providence Mayor, wants Providence to remain part of the negotiations as debates over I-195 land development continue. “The I-195 is part of our Providence home; city leadership must stay engaged in the land’s development processes,” Dee Dee said Wednesday. While Dee Dee does not support the excessive height […]readmore
Cranston Designated as Distressed Community Largely Due to Fung’s Tax Hikes PROVIDENCE, RI – In 10 years as mayor, Allan Fung has raised property and car taxes six times. The car tax in his city is the fifth highest in Rhode Island. In contrast, Governor Raimondo has cut taxes to make it easier for […]readmore
Temporary closure of East Providence on-ramp needed for bridge construction The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it will temporarily close the on-ramp from Warren Avenue westbound to I-195 West this coming weekend as part of ongoing construction on the structurally deficient Horton Farm Bridge in East Providence. The ramp will be […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that Jody A. Jencks will join the City of Providence as the Director of PVD HealthWorks for the Office of Economic Opportunity where she will lead the development of specialized healthcare and social assistance workforce partnerships to create diverse training pipelines, career pathways, and other workforce […]readmore
Legislation increases funding for military readiness, career and technical education, and programs for working families in Rhode Island WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, voted today in favor of H.R. 6157, the legislative vehicle to fund the federal government during the fiscal year that begins October 1, 2018. […]readmore
Dianne “Dee Dee” Witman, Independent candidate for Providence Mayor, is deeply troubled by Thursday’s pending bus driver strike and by Elorza’s barely there response. Negotiations Wednesday evening between Teamsters Local 251 First Student, Inc. failed to yield an agreement. This could have been prevented. Elorza’s administration has failed, yet again, to make basic city functions work. […]readmore
(Cranston) – Today, Republican Candidate for Governor, Allan Fung, announced his plan to help small businesses, ‘Standing Up for Small Business‘. “For too many years, Rhode Island State Government has treated small business like an ATM machine with crushing taxes and fees, and onerous over-regulation,» said Mayor Fung, “Under my administration this will change.” Fung was […]readmore
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