PUBLIC STATEMENT Juan M. Pichardo 10/31/2017 I will address the politically motivated statements that were made by the Mayor and a member of the City Council asking for my resignation as Chair. First I would like to address the context under which we are discussing this. We are only months away from an election in […]readmore
Funding to Increase Cost-Saving Programs for Low-Income Residents BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $3.7 million in grant funding to Action for Boston Community Development and Energy Futures Group to increase the adoption of cost-saving clean energy technologies by Massachusetts low-income residents. Under the Affordable Clean Residential Energy Program (ACRE), the Massachusetts Clean Energy […]readmore
Top Dem on Antitrust Subcommittee asks DOJ, FCC to closely scrutinize impact of Sinclair merger WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), who serves as Ranking Member of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Regulatory Reform, Commercial and Antitrust Law, today urged the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) and the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) […]readmore
Multiple Fabrications Serve to Deepen Concerns About a Cover-up Providence, RI – By failing to addresses the core question, by making false assertions, and by citing irrelevant data, the RI Center for Freedom & Prosperity called yesterday’s statement by Secretary Of State (SOS), Nellie Gorbea, misleading and inadequate. The core question raised in recent months […]readmore
PAWTUCKET –Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Pawtucket Fire Department Chief William Sisson announce the opening of the application period for new firefighters. “Pawtucket is a great community to live, work, and commit to public service” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. “Becoming a firefighter is a rewarding experience and holds the great responsibility of protecting our […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I., November 1, 2017 – The Roger Williams University School of Law has dedicated a classroom to the law school’s founding dean, Professor Anthony J. Santoro, who served as president of the entire university from 1993-2000. More than 100 faculty, alumni and current students turned out for the ceremony on Friday evening, Oct. 27, […]readmore
Households in need are encouraged to sign up early for LIHEAP to ensure they receive assistance WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that the Trump Administration is releasing $22,412,085 through the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) to help Rhode Island families and seniors keep warm this winter. “We’re starting to […]readmore
WEST WARWICK, R.I. – House Minority Leader and Republican Candidate for Governor Patricia Morgan today released the following statement about her third quarter fundraising report showing she raised over $95,000: “The support from hardworking Rhode Islanders for my campaign has been both humbling and encouraging. With their confidence, we’re going to build a winning team […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Today, Lt. Governor Dan McKee, Chair of the Emergency Management Advisory Council and Chair of the Small Business Advocacy Council, issued the following statement on National Grid’s response to Sunday’s storm: “I’ve been working with municipal leaders and our Emergency Management Agency to help Rhode Islanders navigate this week’s power outage. Our […]readmore
Governor Raimondo stands with Chairwoman Lynch Prata, Representative Tanzi and community advocates after the signing. PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by legislative sponsors and community advocates, ceremonially signed legislation today prohibiting domestic abusers from possessing firearms. The legislation was sponsored by Representative Teresa Tanzi in the House and Senator Harold Metts in […]readmore