PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the following statement on the passage of the American Health Care Act legislation in the U.S. House of Representatives: «I am deeply disappointed in the outcome of today’s vote on the House floor. The Affordable Care Act is working in Rhode Island–we can’t afford to go […]readmore
The U.S. House of Representatives has approved a Republican bill to repeal and replace large parts of the nation’s health care law. Six weeks after it was left for dead, lawmakers debated the merits of the measure, which was set for a vote after it was amended Wednesday to add a modest $8 billion dollars […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement today after the U.S. House passed an appropriations bill to fund the Federal government through September: «This is a good compromise. Over the last few months, I was honored to help lead this successful effort to expand funding to […]readmore
WARWICK, RI – On Saturday, May 6, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse will host a U.S. Military Service Academy Day for high school students from schools across the state. The event will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the Community College of Rhode Island (CCRI) in Warwick. This informational seminar is […]readmore
Bipartisan bill prohibits discrimination against LGBT Americans WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman and Democratic Policy and Communications Committee Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (D-RI) today introduced the Equality Act of 2017 along with U.S. Senator Jeff Merkley and 241 members of the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. «Fairness and equality are core American values. […]readmore
PAWTUCKET - U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement today after Congressional leaders released an omnibus appropriations package for Fiscal Year 2017: "This proposal is an important first step in preserving critical resources for Rhode Island families. Despite Donald Trump's best efforts, this bill includes zero funding for a border wall or […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – April 26, 2017 – Academy for Career Exploration Focuses on Strengths in Award Winning Radio Program The Academy for Career Exploration’s determination to advance innovation in education, enhance student opportunities, and improve parent and community engagement, has once again brought recognition to this pioneering Providence Public Charter High School. *“Invest […]readmore
Credit covers extra personnel and contracted services costs in FY17 and expected contracted services costs through the first quarter of FY18 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Deloitte will provide a $27 million credit to the State of Rhode Island to cover unanticipated costs of the UHIP roll out. The credit will cover costs for a temporary hiring surge […]readmore
WASHINGTON D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement on President Trump’s executive order to review all national monument designations on federal public lands since 1996 that are 100,000 acres or more in size: “This executive order is an attack on the conservation movement started by Teddy Roosevelt and built upon by Democratic and […]readmore
Seven students serving community-focused projects from Providence to Fall River, Mass. BRISTOL, R.I., April 24, 2017 – Each semester, Roger Williams University faculty and students go beyond the classroom to work within the community and help provide solutions to local and global issues. These collaborations fulfill the needs of community partners while also building the […]readmore