PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to help build stronger neighborhoods and create jobs, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that three Rhode Island non-profit community development organizations in the NeighborWorks network will receive a total of $703,000 in federal funding for community development efforts. Reed, the Ranking Member of the Appropriations Subcommittee on Transportation, […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – The Rhode Island Senate has approved legislation (2016-S 2224) sponsored by Sen. Erin Lynch Prata (D-Dist. 31, Warwick, Cranston) to establish a new General Assembly Joint Committee of the Repealer, to be tasked with the job of combing through Rhode Island’s laws and proposing which outdated statutes should be repealed. “The new […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI — Rhode Island’s CollegeBoundfund will begin offering a socially responsible investment option that eliminates exposure to fossil fuels when the 529 Plan college savings program transitions to new management this summer. «Climate change, human rights and a range of other issues are coming to the forefront as factors that can impact investment value,» […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI., (February 29, 2016)- The American Red Cross Rhode Island Chapter is kicking off its Centennial Celebration on March 1 as part of Red Cross Month at the Rhode Island State House. This occasion is being held to recognize 100 years of service to the greater community. Red Fluorescent lights will be illuminated in […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today hosted a special medal ceremony in honor of Vietnam veteran Robert Walter Edmands, 69, of Chepachet. Reed presented the U.S. Army veteran with the prestigious Purple Heart medal and other military honors he earned but never received following his courageous Vietnam War service. Mr. Edmunds served in […]readmore
Comedian, writer, producer, and blogger to offer keynote remarks at Women’s History Month kick-off event UMass Dartmouth’s Center for Women, Gender & Sexuality (CWGS) will welcome co-creator and former head writer of The Daily Show , Lizz Winstead to campus March 1, at 6 p.m. at the University’s Claire T Carney Library Stoico/FIRSTFED Charitable Foundation […]readmore
Through his work on the Appropriations Committee, Senator Reed delivers additional funding to improve the quality of preschool and child care programs WOONSOCKET, RI – In an effort to strengthen child care for working families with young children, U.S. Senator Jack Reed increased federal funding for Rhode Island preschool and early childhood learning programs. Today, […]readmore
Providence – “In recent weeks, Wanskuck has become a hot spot for criminal activity and it’s time to see action from the Providence Police Department and the city’s administration. Last month, I called on the Providence Police Department for an increase in police presence to curtail this violence. Week after week, our neighborhood continues to […]readmore
Atrion ‘Adopts’ the Academy for Career Exploration Warwick, R.I. – February 26, 2016 – As a company committed to closing the IT talent gap, Atrion has committed to “adopting” the Academy for Career Exploration (ACE), a Rhode-Island based high school focused on developing technology talent. Atrion and ACE struck up a fast friendship with the […]readmore
NEW YORK – A lawsuit filed by the U.S. Department of Labor’s Office of Federal Contract Compliance Programs alleges that B&H Foto & Electronics Corp. has systematically discriminated against Hispanic employees and female, black and Asian jobseekers at its Brooklyn Navy Yard warehouse. As a federal contractor, B&H is prohibited by Executive Order 11246 from […]readmore