PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Raimondo tomorrow will join Care New England, its members Butler Hospital, The Providence Center and Continuum Behavioral Health, to announce the opening of a medication assisted treatment program for opioid addiction, with the support of grant monies administered by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH).readmore
Washington, D.C. Nov. 8, 2017–Today, the American Immigration Council released data on Rhode Island’s immigrant population and their contributions to the state. The Rhode Island state fact sheet includes data on population size, educational and citizenship attainment, English proficiency levels, and data on undocumented immigrants and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in the state. […]readmore
“We need a statewide elected official who will bring the people’s voice to the State House” Providence – State Rep. Aaron Regunberg, a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, said he looks forward to a spirited and respectful debate on the issues and the need for reform following Dan McKee’s announcement today that he will seek […]readmore
Providence, RI – The R.I. League of Charter Schools agrees that the Beacon Charter School’s former-admissions policy was inconsistent with a fundamental charter school principle that all students shall have equal access to enrollment regardless of prior academic achievement. While the intent of the policy was to ensure that students who were being socially promoted […]readmore
SASC Ranking Member wants answers on Air Force error that allowed Texas gunman to buy gun and a review of DoD procedures regarding violent crime convictions WASHINGTON, DC — Today, after the Air Force announced it is launching a review of how the Service handled the criminal records of former Airman Devin P. Kelley, the […]readmore
GOP proposal slashes $5.8 trillion from workforce training, college affordability, Medicare, Medicaid, health care for veterans and other critical services. PAWTUCKET – Following a tour of the Community College of Rhode Island’s (CCRI) advanced manufacturing training facility in Warwick, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Representative Robert Nardolillo III (R-District 28 Coventry) calls upon Governor Raimondo to publicly release all documents related to UHIP after Rhode Island’s Auditor General Dennis Hoyle, recently reported the benefits eligibility system has cost over $400 million. Representative Nardolillo said, «We are talking about federal and taxpayer dollars being spent on a […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., Nov. 6, 2017 – An oil painting by Shawn Kenney, of East Providence, Rhode Island, graces the cover of Amica Insurance’s annual Thanksgiving card, which has been mailed to nearly 840,000 customers across the country. Kenney’s painting, titled “Getting Ready,” evokes memories of preparing for past Thanksgivings, and the special people gathered around […]readmore
Providence: State Rep Bobby Nardolillo, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, responded to questions regarding his position on the proposed federal tax plan. He cautioned the press. «This is only the first step in a long journey.» In fact, the framework for House legislation released this week will be subject to changes and amendments […]readmore
Dollar Tree Customers Set to Once Again Bring Holiday Joy to Thousands of Military Kids Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) will once again join forces this year to make the holidays brighter for our military families with the nonprofit’s Holiday Toy Drive. For the 11th consecutive year, Dollar Tree customers can purchase […]readmore