Rhode Island – As we head into the height of tax season, Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin is reminding consumers to be aware of the signs of the pervasive «IRS scam,» which continues to target law abiding citizens in Rhode Island and across the nation. Attorney General Kilmartin noted that his office has recently noticed […]readmore
The Rhode Island Foundation awarded a record $41.5 million in grants last year. More than 1,600 nonprofit organizations across many sectors received funding. As the largest and most comprehensive funder of nonprofits in the state, the Foundation works in partnership with donors and nonprofits to meet the needs of the people of Rhode Island.The Foundation […]readmore
TOCKBRIDGE/HARDWICK – February 12, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded Green Communities designation grants totaling $1,087,505 to fund clean energy projects at two separate events in western Massachusetts. These municipalities became Green Communities in the ninth round of designations in December. «Cities and towns are essential participants as the Commonwealth progresses toward a clean, […]readmore
Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Revenue released its FY 2015 Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report for November 2015 today. The Local 1.0 Percent Meal and Beverage Tax Collections Report, which is issued on a monthly basis, compares the collections from the state’s local 1.0 percent meal and beverage […]readmore
Providence, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Revenue today released its FY 2015 Local 1.0 Percent Hotel Tax Collections Report for November 2015. The Local 1.0 Percent Hotel Tax Collections Report, which is issued on a monthly basis, compares the collections from the state’s local 1.0 percent hotel tax on a month-to-month, year-over-year, and […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I. – For the 16th consecutive year, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is hosting the Rhode Island Second Congressional District High School Art Competition. High school students who reside in the Second District are eligible to compete for a grand prize trip to Washington, DC, a college scholarship and the honor of having their work hang […]readmore
As top Democrat on THUD Appropriations Committee, Senator Reed led effort to secure funds to help 25 local housing authorities with upkeep and preservation of public housing WASHINGTON DC – In an effort to ensure families, seniors, and vulnerable citizens have access to safe, quality housing, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that twenty-five Rhode […]readmore
Washington, DC – Bipartisan legislation to help consumers assess how well health information technology (IT) systems perform has cleared the Senate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions (HELP) Committee. Today, the Committee passed a health care information technology bill that includes key reforms from Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) and Bill Cassidy’s (R-LA) Transparent Ratings on Usability […]readmore
Initial tests of new video system show promise in effort to assist policy-makers and regulators in making science-based decisions A new video system designed by UMass Dartmouth School for Marine Science and Technology (SMAST) scientists to assess the population of cod has passed its first major test, giving the researchers confidence that they can use […]readmore
Cranston – The Cranston Police Department is announcing the launch of our new free smartphone application, “My Police Department” or “MyPD” for short. The MyPD app allows citizens to download an app for their Android or iPhone device and easily connect with the Cranston Police Department. The app has approximately 40 potential features and includes […]readmore