Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti and Colonel Ann C. Assumpico, Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police and Director of the Rhode Island Department of Public Safety, tuesday joined several of Rhode Island’s inter-denominational religious leaders to launch a new holiday safety initiative called Buckle Up Faithfully. The holiday season is […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – In a video released today, Governor Gina M. Raimondo invited Rhode Islanders to attend the annual State House Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. This year’s celebration will be on Thursday, November 30 starting at 5:30pm. Governor Raimondo, First Gentleman Andy Moffit and their kids will light the Christmas Tree at 6:15pm. «Christmas and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by legislative sponsors and local elected officials, today ceremonially signed legislation creating a special fundraising license plate for the Gaspee Days committee. «It’s integral to our identities as Rhode Islanders that our state struck the first blow in the fight for America’s freedom,» said Governor Gina M. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza will join Rhode Island Department Labor and Training Director Scott Jensen, DESIGNxRI Executive Director Lisa Carnevale, Studio Endo Founder Miles Endo and partners from across the City to announce the re-launch of Providence Design Catalyst, a program that provides grants up to $15,000 to design-driven small businesses that are […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo hoy presenta su mensaje semanal debajo: Ahora mismo, los republicanos en Washington D.C. están tratando a bajar los impuestos para las personas más ricas en este pais. Y la clase media, las familias trabajadoras, en lugares como Cranston, East Providence y cada otra ciudad y pueblo en Rhode […]readmore
Dartmouth, Mass. – November 16, 2017 – Deepwater Wind announced today that it is pledging funding for the establishment of a new Blue Economy Initiative at the University of Massachusetts, which will develop an independent research portfolio on how offshore wind farms can coexist with other ocean-based industries, with particular emphasis on commercial fishing. Deepwater […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, which authorizes $692.2 billion for the Department of Defense (DOD) and for national security programs of the U.S. Department of Energy. The bill, which now heads to the President’s desk, provides the authorities and resources the military needs […]readmore
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led five of her Senate colleagues in writing to the Department of Defense (DOD) to request information on the DOD’s efforts to provide medical care in the aftermath of Hurricanes Maria, and to request information on the role of the USNS Comfort in the Department’s Puerto Rico […]readmore
Providence, RI (November 16, 2017) – Chairman of the Providence City Council Finance Committee, Councilman John Igliozzi, Ward Seven brought three tax stabilization agreements to the floor of tonight’s meeting which was passed by the Providence City Council. “I’m thrilled that we can help these organizations create jobs and grow their businesses here in Providence. […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is recalling Stop & Shop Brand Frozen Whole Kernel Sweet Corn due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product details are: Stop & Shop Brand Frozen Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, 16 oz., UPC 68826700676 with a Best By […]readmore