Governor reaffirms commitment to high-quality, affordable health coverage in RI PROVIDENCE, RI – After outlining how the healthcare proposal released earlier this month by congressional Republicans would leave behind the elderly, low-income Rhode Islanders and families throughout the state, Governor Gina M. Raimondo reiterated her pledge today to work to ensure access to high-quality, affordable […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo testified today before the House Finance Committee in support of the Rhode Island Promise scholarship initiative which would guarantee every Rhode Island student with an opportunity to attend two years of college tuition-free. Her testimony to the committee, as prepared for delivery, is below: Thank you Chairman Abney […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) today issued the following statement after the non-partisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report detailing cost and coverage estimates for House Republicans’ health care repeal bill, including the fact that as many as 24 million Americans could lose their health insurance under Trumpcare: «This CBO report […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has announced that state offices will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, March 14 due to the major winter storm forecast to impact the region. The Governor is coordinating closely with state agencies and National Grid to monitor the storm and prepare for Rhode Island’s response. «I urge Rhode Islanders […]readmore
People with Special Healthcare Needs and all Rhode Islanders Urged to Prepare for and Stay Healthy During Winter Storm The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) urges anyone with a special healthcare need to enroll in the Rhode Island Special Needs Emergency Registry (RISNER) in advance of the coming winter storm. Enrolling in RISNER does […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Due to winter storm conditions Providence Public Schools and afterschool activities are canceled for March 14, 2017. Recreation Centers will also be closed tomorrow. There will be a citywide parking ban beginning at 12:01AM on March 14th overnight, which will remain in effect until further notice. Residents with overnight parking passes are […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—Providence City Council President Luis Aponte today issued the following statement regarding the March 13th special meeting to schedule the recall election for Ward 3 Councilman Kevin Jackson: “In compliance with the Providence City Charter, this matter was already on the docket for our regularly scheduled Council Meeting this Thursday, March 16th,” said Aponte. […]readmore
CRANSTON, R.I. – March, 2017 – The Rhode Island Department of Corrections (RIDOC) is inviting men and women who are looking for a challenging career opportunity to consider becoming a Correctional Officer. Individuals interested in applying for a spot in the Training Academy for Class 82 can fill out an application online at www.netWORKri.org. Applications […]readmore
Over the course of the past year, much has been made at every level – local, state, and national – about ensuring the sanctity of our elections. There are rules – strict rules – on who can cast a vote. By and large we take it for granted that our elections are clean and fair, […]readmore
Cranston Mayor Allan Fung held a press conference where he described alleged voter irregularities that took place in his city during the November Election. The law is clear: only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote and you can only vote once. Anyone who breaks the law should be held accountable and I expect these allegations […]readmore