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Langevin Supports Defense, Labor, Health and Education Government Funding Package

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

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. […]Load more...

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Witman says Elorza’s response to pending school bus strike is

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

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. […]Load more...

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Mayor Fung Announces ‘Standing Up for Small Business’ Plan

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

(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 […]Load more...

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Raimondo Commits to Protecting the Affordable Care Act, Signs Executive

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina Raimondo took executive action today to protect Rhode Islanders’ access to affordable health insurance coverage. Since she’s been in office, Governor Raimondo has met countless Rhode Islanders–including many with preexisting conditions–who have health insurance thanks to the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The Trump administration’s ongoing attempts to undermine the ACA put […]Load more...

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Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces 2018 Legislators of the Year

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

31 State Lawmakers Recognized for Helping Advance MADD’s Mission WASHINGTON, D.C. (September 26, 2018) — Mothers Against Drunk Driving (MADD) announces the “2018 Legislators of the Year” who partnered with MADD on lifesaving legislation to stop the tragedies caused by drunk driving, the leading killer on U.S. roads. MADD recognized 31 lawmakers from 13 states […]Load more...

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DNC Announces Rhode Island As Grant Recipient

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

Today the Democratic National Committee announced Rhode Island as a recipient of a grant from the State Party Innovation Fund (SPIF), a first-of-its-kind, competitive grant program that incentivizes early organizing through state parties and supports efforts to engage local communities. The Rhode Island Democratic Party will receive $100,000, which will be used to support the […]Load more...

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Peter Feldman Confirmed as Commissioner of U.S. Consumer Product Safety

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

WASHINGTON, D.C. –Attorney Peter Feldman, senior counsel to the United States Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation, has been confirmed as a Commissioner of the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC). President Donald J. Trump originally nominated Feldman on June 4, 2018 and he was confirmed by the U.S. Senate on a bipartisan 80-19 […]Load more...

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Providence Promise Announces Enrollment Milestone

Latino Public Radio septiembre 26, 2018

Program will leverage the support of City and State leaders, Providence families, and other stakeholders to expand access to and affordability of higher education. PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza, Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea, and many other members of the local community joined Providence Promise yesterday afternoon at the State House Library to announce and celebrate the […]Load more...

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TEAMSTERS LOCAL 251 COUNTERS MISINFORMATION BY FIRST STUDENT

Latino Public Radio septiembre 25, 2018

(EAST PROVIDENCE, R.I.) – Representatives from Teamsters Local 251 distributed a letter regarding the health and future of the New England Pension Fund to the Providence First Student bus drivers today. The letter addresses the mischaracterizations that First Student’s public relations experts are relying on as they refuse to budge in negotiations. Executive Director Ed […]Load more...

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Senator Jack Reed Celebrates Central Falls School District as an

Latino Public Radio septiembre 25, 2018

Central Falls, RI. September 25, 2018 – Senator Jack Reed will celebrate the Central Falls School District as a 2018 Angels in Adoption® Honoree for their outstanding advocacy for Foster Care for the children of Central Falls. The Congressional Coalition on Adoption Institute (CCAI), which coordinates the Angels in Adoption® Program, will honor Central Falls School District at […]Load more...