The Providence City Council on Thursday approved an ordinance that regulates dog breeding in Providence and requires dogs that are not registered for breeding to be spayed or neutered. The ordinance was introduced by Councilman Nicholas Narducci (Ward 4). “We’ve taken an important step to ensure that dogs are bred responsibly in our city,” said […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo announced today that Rhode Island will join the United States Climate Alliance. The Alliance, formed yesterday by New York Governor Andrew Cuomo, California Governor Edmund G. Brown and Washington Governor Jay Inslee, is a coalition that will convene U.S. states committed to upholding the Paris Climate Agreement. «President […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— Following public concerns raised among hundreds of constituents in Providence and Cranston, three members of the Providence City Council tonight introduced a measure to halt Mayor Elorza’s controversial traffic pattern plan for Roger Williams Park. The resolution, introduced by Councilors Carmen Castillo (Ward 9), Sabina Matos (Ward 15) and Luis Aponte (Ward 10), […]readmore
Highly Detailed Public Infrastructure Plan Reaches Every City Neighborhood PROVIDENCE, RI— Finance Committee Chairman John Igliozzi (Ward 7) tonight introduced a resolution that seeks to authorize the issuance of a $45M bond from the Providence Public Buildings Authority (PPBA) to fund a comprehensive 5-year strategic infrastructure plan for the City of Providence. The resolution was […]readmore
Landmark Legislation Aims to End Racial Profiling, Bolster Police Accountability and Oversight PROVIDENCE, R.I.— The Providence City Council tonight approved final passage of the Providence Community-Police Relations Act (PCPRA), a comprehensive, community-driven ordinance that aims to end racial profiling and codify into law best practices in police conduct from around the country. The PCPRA is […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has made the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement: «I am deeply disappointed that the President has decided to withdraw the United States from the Paris Agreement. Republicans and Democrats alike recognize that the Paris Agreement is about so […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), Energy Task Force Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), issued the following statement regarding President Trump’s decision to withdraw the United States from the Paris Climate Agreement: “President Trump’s ill-considered decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate Agreement puts the future of our entire planet at […]readmore
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