PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today on the November Jobs Report, which showed that Rhode Island added 400 manufacturing jobs and 500 construction jobs last month: «In 2014, Rhode Island had the highest unemployment rate in America, but there was no reason for that to be the case: Our […]readmore
Providence, RI- Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that the Providence School Board formally approved the hiring of six school culture coordinators at a special public meeting held at the Providence Public School District’s offices last night. School culture coordinators represent a new initiative by Mayor Elorza and the school department to promote a positive […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) signed a contract today with 6/10 Constructors, a design-build team composed of companies with deep Rhode Island and New England roots. The contract will rebuild the 6-10 Interchange in Providence, a $410 million project that has been on the drawing board for 30 years as its network of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement today in response to passage of the GOP-Trump Tax Bill: «I stand with the majority of Americans who are deeply concerned and disappointed that President Trump and Republicans in Washington have passed a tax plan that gives the vast majority of relief to millionaires […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island College has been awarded a $455,550 grant from the Champlin Foundation to renovate the Instrument Room and chemistry teaching labs in the John Clarke Science Building. The grant is the largest Champlin grant in the college’s history. “In our commitment to maximizing impact in the community, we see great value […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement after voting in opposition to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed by a vote of 227 to 203: “The Republican tax bill is a giveaway to the wealthy that ignores the needs of the majority of Americans and will actually […]readmore
WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01), a member of the House Democratic Leadership, issued the following statement today: «Republicans just pulled off one of the biggest cons in the history of American politics. This job-killing bill gives companies even more incentive to ship American jobs overseas. It lays […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 19, 2017) – HealthSource RI, Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace, is partnering with Lyft, the ride sharing company, to encourage drivers in the state to consider their health care options as open enrollment comes to a close. The partnership will involve outreach to Lyft’s drivers through distribution of educational materials, an email […]readmore
Warwick, RI – In response to the lobbying efforts secretly funded by the PawSox, the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee has written new legislation to build a new stadium to bail out the wealthy PawSox owners, who are refusing to publicly disclose their profit and loss statements. First, this legislation increases the taxpayer subsidy for […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien calls for the General Assembly to act immediately to approve the Ballpark at Slater Mill. This ballpark and the ancillary development are critical for Pawtucket’s future. Rhode Island is in jeopardy of losing the PawSox, the development around the new ballpark and the millions of dollars in revenue that […]readmore