WASHINGTON – The U.S. Senate and U.S. House of Representatives passed a continuing resolution to fund the federal government through December 9th. The legislation, which now heads to President Obama’s desk, includes U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline’s (D-RI) request for full federal funding to staff the Veterans Crisis Line (VCL) 24 hours a day, 7 […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Reps. David N. Cicilline (RI-1) and Tom MacArthur (NJ-3), a co-chair of the Congressional Social Investment Taskforce, today announced the introduction of the bipartisan Social Enterprise Ecosystem and Economic Development (SEEED) Commission Act. If enacted, the SEEED Commission Act would help legislators identify how to support the social enterprise “ecosystem” in our […]readmore
U.S. Senate passes short-term appropriations bill to prevent a government shutdown, now U.S. House of Representatives must swiftly act WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate passed a 10-week continuing resolution (CR) to fund the federal government through December 9 and avert a partial government shutdown at the end of the week. U.S. Senator Jack Reed, […]readmore
Epson, NH – Home and business owners are feeling the chill of fall, and some may have turned on their furnaces these past few days. If your home or business uses propane to generate heat or run appliances, there are a few simple steps you can take to keep your family safe and warm while […]readmore
$100,000 Fellowship Grant Awarded to Boston Visionary Kate Cincotta BOSTON, MASS. (Issued Fall 2016) — Native villagers in the African country of Ghana use the Dagboni word saha to mean ‘opportunity.’ Unfortunately, there hadn’t been much opportunity to use that word in most of the country’s rural areas until the arrival of visionary humanitarian Kate […]readmore
New rules = a simpler FAFSA that college-bound students can now file three months earlier WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help college bound Rhode Islanders access much-needed financial aid, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is urging high school seniors and their families to get started filling out the Free Application for Federal Student Aid […]readmore
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Federal grant will help hire service coordinator to assist elderly and disabled residents at Lincoln Manor and Manville Manor LINCOLN, RI – In an effort to better integrate supportive services into senior housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed announced today that the Lincoln Housing Authority (LHA) will receive $169,497 in federal funding through the Resident Opportunities […]readmore
El año pasado, una cantidad récord de estudiantes de Rhode Island realizó los exámenes de la Junta Universitaria. De acuerdo con un informe que emitió hoy (27 de septiembre) la Junta Universitaria, 6303 miembros de la clase de 2016 realizaron los exámenes SAT (1 % más con respecto a la clase de 2015) y 5040 […]readmore
Innovative, First-of-its-Kind Venture to Donate Wedding and Dessert Proceeds to Save The Lives of Malnourished Children Worldwide Providence – Edesia and Russell Morin Catering & Events (“Russell Morin”), announced the launch of “Saving Lives is a Piece of Cake,” a new philanthropic initiative with the potential to save the lives of as many as 400 […]readmore