PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by federal and state officials as well as representatives from business and education, will announce the launch of a comprehensive statewide computer science initiative at Tolman High School on Monday, March 7, 2016. «If we want our kids to have the best opportunities in our tech-driven economy, […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Representative Sherry Roberts (R-District 29; Coventry, West Greenwich) submitted a bill which will allow home schooled students to take advantage of the «Dual Enrollment Equal Opportunity Act». Currently, under the definition of the law, home schooled students are not eligible for the «Dual Enrollment Equal Opportunity Act», which allows high school students […]readmore
BOSTON – The Smithfield Wastewater Treatment Plant was recently honored with a “2015 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award” by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s New England regional office. The Smithfield Wastewater Treatment Plant, led by Superintendent Karen Goffe, was recognized for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant. The plant was […]readmore
BOSTON – The Burrillville R.I. Sewer Commission was recently honored with a “2015 Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant Excellence Award” by the US Environmental Protection Agency’s New England regional office. The Commission, led by Superintendent John E. Martin, III, was recognized for exceptional work in operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment plant. The plant was one […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – Rep. Michael J. Marcello (D-Dist. 41, Scituate, Cranston) has introduced legislation (2016-H 7656) that would authorize cities and towns to regulate, by local ordinance, the sale of fireworks within their municipal boundaries. «Since the state legalized the sale of fireworks several years ago, there has been confusion at the municipal level as […]readmore
Rhode Island se unió a una nueva iniciativa de educación abierta de múltiples estados para ofrecerles mayor cantidad de recursos educativos gratuitos a estudiantes y maestros. Por medio de la iniciativa #GoOpen, coordinada por el U.S. Department of Education (Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos), Rhode Island se une a otros 12 estados que […]readmore
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