PROVIDENCE – Governor Gina M. Raimondo convened a working meeting today in the State Room with mayors and officials from Rhode Island’s cities and towns to discuss the impact of the nearly month-long legislative budget impasse on local communities. In June, the House and Senate both passed nearly identical budget bills, but have yet to […]readmore
MIAMI, FL (July 25, 2017) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced today its annual list of scholarship recipients – talented musicians from around the world who will use these awards to overcome financial hurdles and achieve their dreams. To date, more than 100 scholarships totaling a remarkable $2.5 million has been gifted by the […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – Tying into a prominent theme of the National Governors Association (NGA) Summer Meeting, the Rhode Island Governor’s Homeland Security Advisory Board (HSAB) held its first meeting last Wednesday to discuss the future of the state’s homeland and cybersecurity initiatives. «I participated in many discussions on cybersecurity and resiliency with my colleagues across the […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I., July 20, 2017 – The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University on Thursday announced that Gabriela Domenzain will become LPI’s new director on Aug. 15. Domenzain brings to the job a broad range of experience in policy, politics and the press, plus a wealth of knowledge about issues involving Latinos and immigration. […]readmore
Free State Beach Parking, Free Saltwater Fishing, Free RIPTA Bus Service on Route 66 on July 30, 2017 PROVIDENCE – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today visited Roger Wheeler State Beach to sign an Executive Order announcing that the 29th Governor’s Bay Day celebration will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2017. Governor’s Bay Day will […]readmore
Urges customers with July transactions to take advantage of grace period and to utilize online and AAA alternatives as possible CRANSTON, R.I. – Rhode Island Division of Motor Vehicles will reopen all offices Tuesday, July 18, on a walk-in basis as the agency moves into the next phase of its computer system launch period. Although […]readmore
Rhode Island Convention Center Providence, Rhode Island THE VICE PRESIDENT: Well, thank you all. It is wonderful to be here. To Prime Minister Trudeau, Governor McAuliffe — thank you for that warm introduction and that warm welcome — to Governor Sandoval, to all the Governors of these United States, especially our host, to Gina Raimondo, […]readmore
Vice President Mike Pence met with Prime Minister of Canada Justin Trudeau today after both leaders addressed the National Governors Association in Providence, Rhode Island. On behalf of President Trump, the Vice President recognized the importance of the beneficial US trade and investment relationship with Canada, while expressing the need to work together to address […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today received the 2017 Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) Governor of the Year Award in recognition of her leadership and commitment to strengthening the bioscience industry within Rhode Island. BIO is the world’s largest trade association representing biotechnology companies, academic institutions, state biotechnology centers and related organizations across the […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), Ranking Member of the House Armed Services Subcommittee on Emerging Threats and Capabilities, joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in rejecting, by a vote of 185 to 234, an amendment from Congressman Scott Perry (R-PA) to strike Langevin’s language recognizing climate change as a national security threat in the […]readmore