WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, issued the following statement on the demotion of Steve Bannon, President Donald Trump’s chief political strategist, from the National Security Council’s principal’s committee: «Steve Bannon had no business being on the National Security Council to begin with. […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to recognize and honor the men and women who valiantly served our country during World War II, U.S. Senator Jack Reed will welcome 24 Rhode Island World War II veterans to our nation’s capital tomorrow, Saturday, April 1 at 10:45 a.m., and thank them for their service and sacrifice. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Continuing his commitment to bring a steady hand to public finances throughout the state, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today announced the «Healthy Local Pensions (HELP)» proposal, which will help cities and towns with locally administered pension systems improve performance and reduce costs through the state’s Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS). […]readmore
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