WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), who led the effort in the U.S. House to establish the Blackstone River Valley National Historical Park, is advocating for $932,000 to fully fund the Park’s operations in FY2017. Cicilline was joined in a letter to House appropriators by Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), Congressman James McGovern (D-MA), […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. - In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation [http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001aIP24eU0uGYpKQM2MkgCSmIyBktmHS8m28FAR1HlExhdJQ54ZgTFA789kr23WeCOoZJbWnV_Lmw_JWcPK6E1w2e_MOYtYv_07XEV5RYu0XzHUOXnQqG-MeHmg_nIgGIe8r60Xjkq9YPQQkrS239X1aqVdlkRZKYNzLOK6_QYiRiyp3VTdFlqiLeRiuVo9jC6rhqvo-DtNPlAZjHKSgqwFPZSxTkDfvfn0r2oholf-AYRNwlOiWwxhA-BiugXw9cv4q0rxjDNSWhLRiGO8WcbBFTx5CnSnnIEsUD_nGIMbdoSiLSasGg3mA==&c=BziYG0BIHwBGBgiSfZlq8n8BpFiUgUsrgj0ZCyzHCfcezRRGNR_9ig==&ch=eL-01iC6sd0QzQ-FbnF96YJGRjF-fkfcHUAz9o3OKnVmMHr_lQy71g==], Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings in honor of readmore
Local High-School Students Master the Science of Celebration – “FIRST STRONGHOLD” at the *FIRST *® Robotics Competition Rhode Island District Event *Teams Compete in Rhode Island District Event for Coveted Awards and Chance to Compete at Championship* *Who: *Student teams from local school districts and surrounding states will participate in the *FIRST® *Robotics Competition Rhode […]readmore
The New England Family Fun Festival: Bounce A Pallooza is coming to the Alex & Ani Center on April school vacation with its mission to deliver an amazing blend of: Fitness, Education and Family Fun that gives back to the community! PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND ------ Rated a Top 25 New England event, The New England […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – The Irish flag accompanied by drums, bagpipes and traditional Irish dance welcomed guests at Providence City Hall today as Mayor Jorge O. Elorza hosted the annual St. Patrick’s Day celebration. “The Irish-American community has been a driving force in Providence’s history and continued growth,” said Mayor Elorza. “I am pleased to join […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to protect investors and improve corporate disclosure of material risks from climate change, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today introduced legislation to modernize the Securities and Exchange Commission’s (SEC) industry guides for oil, gas, and mining companies. The legislation would enhance climate-related disclosures to ensure publicly-traded companies are providing […]readmore
Mayoral Fellowship Program Provides Experience in City Government PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that his office is accepting applications for the 2016 Mayoral Fellowship Program. The Mayoral Fellowship Program offers full-time summer positions to students and recent graduates interested in gaining meaningful experience in city government. Mayoral Fellows work under the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.-Councilman David Salvatore (Ward 14) is calling on Congress to repeal an act that prohibits America’s largest health protection agency from working to end gun violence. Salvatore will introduce a resolution at tonight’s City Council meeting that urges Congress to repeal the «Dickey Amendment,» which prevents the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) from conducting […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – Sen. Juan M. Pichardo (D – Dist. 2, Providence) has proposed a referendum that would ask voters in November to approve a bond initiative providing $100 million for affordable housing. The bill (2016-S 2446) would provide for a bond referendum which would authorize the issuance of bonds for affordable housing in the […]readmore
In Wake of SEC Charges, Rep. Roberts Joins House Oversight Committee Chairwoman to Introduce Legislation to Prevent Payments to Bondholders STATE HOUSE — Representative Sherry Roberts (R-District 29 Coventry, West Greenwich) has co-sponsored legislation (H 7920) with House Oversight Committee Chairwoman Karen MacBeth, to propose a ban on making any further state payments to bondholders […]readmore