PROVIDENCE, RI— A majority of City Councilors today called for a Special Meeting of the Providence City Council to be held on Monday, May 22nd at 5:00 PM in the City Council Chamber. The purpose of the meeting is to change the City Council Rules to allow for the removal of the Council President. If […]readmore
Washington, D.C.— Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Gregg Harper (R-MS), co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, today introduced the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017, which would reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 in order to support coordinated respite services for family caregivers. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), chair of the Senate […]readmore
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement after Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III as Special Counsel to oversee investigations into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russia: “I applaud the Deputy Attorney General’s decision to appoint Robert Mueller as Special Counsel in the investigation […]readmore
Will Open National Sales Office in Providence PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that Vistaprint Corporate plans to bring 125 new jobs to Rhode Island with the opening of its national sales office in the state’s capital city. The new Providence-based office will employ inside sales and design professionals. «We’ve gone from […]readmore
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement regarding reports that President Trump attempted to dissuade former FBI Director James Comey from continuing the investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn: “Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein must appoint an independent prosecutor immediately to continue investigations into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement on the Pawtucket Red Sox and City of Pawtucket’s proposal for a new ballpark in downtown Pawtucket: «I’ve always believed the PawSox belong in Pawtucket, and my highest priority regarding any state involvement in a ballpark is to protect Rhode Island’s taxpayers. The ballpark […]readmore
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding reports that President Trump shared highly classified information with Russian officials last week in the Oval Office: “I am deeply disturbed by recent reports that President Trump discussed classified information […]readmore
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus and a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, released the following statement about the spike in ransomware attacks beginning last Friday: “The so-called ‘WannaCry’ ransomware has caused significant disruption around the globe due to its unusually high […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—12 City Councilors tonight approved a vote of no confidence in the Providence City Council President Luis Aponte and requested his resignation as City Council President. Tonight’s special meeting was called by Councilors Matos, Principe, Correia, Ryan, Hassett, Harris, and Igliozzi. They were joined by Councilors Narducci, Jennings, Yurdin, Zurier and Salvatore in voting […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. This day recognizes all law enforcement officers who have died in […]readmore