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Notable Republicans Sign On to Work with Joe Trillo as Governor
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Notable Republicans Sign On to Work with Joe Trillo as

Latino Public Radio octubre 4, 2018

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 […]Load more...

Witman supports downtown development, recommends Providence “stays at the table”
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Witman supports downtown development, recommends Providence “stays at the table”

Latino Public Radio octubre 4, 2018

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 […]Load more...

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – ON-RAMP FROM WARREN AVENUE TO I-195 WEST CLOSED THIS WEEKEND
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TRAFFIC ADVISORY – ON-RAMP FROM WARREN AVENUE TO I-195 WEST

Latino Public Radio septiembre 27, 2018

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 […]Load more...

Mayor Elorza Names Jody A. Jencks as Director of PVD HealthWorks
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Mayor Elorza Names Jody A. Jencks as Director of PVD

Latino Public Radio septiembre 27, 2018

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 […]Load more...

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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...

Witman says Elorza’s response to pending school bus strike is inadequate, negligent
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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...

Raimondo Commits to Protecting the Affordable Care Act, Signs Executive Order
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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...

Mothers Against Drunk Driving Announces 2018 Legislators of the Year
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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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