STATE HOUSE – Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) has reappointed Rep. Grace Diaz (D – Dist. 11, Providence) to serve as chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus. «I am honored to once again be serving in a position on the House leadership team,» said Representative Diaz. «I look forward to […]readmore
Expanded Hours for Free HIV Testing and Free Hepatitis C and Syphilis Testing Also Available To mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, AIDS Project Rhode Island is expanding its testing hours for HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis on Tuesday, February 7. Free, fast anonymous testing will start at 12 noon on that day and continue […]readmore
This week, Mayor Donald R. Grebien and Northern RI Chamber of Commerce Senior Vice President Paul L. Ouellette, toured the Red DWG Library, a co-working lounge for start-ups, entrepreneurs, and consultants. The Mayor toured shared office space, state-of-the art conference rooms, a lounge, dining area, and kitchen before sitting down with owners David and Kathleen […]readmore
Raimondo Takes Decisive Action to Address UHIP Challenges Governor replaces DHS, IT leadership, withholds millions from project vendor Deloitte PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo took decisive action today to address challenges related to the rollout of the state’s new health and human services eligibility computer system, announcing the resignations of Human Services (DHS) […]readmore
Woonsocket, RI: «I would like to officially welcome attorney John DeSimone to the great City of Woonsocket and our team at City Hall as our new Solicitor. I am confident that he will utilize his years of experience in the legal field and as a public servant to guide our legal department. I know he […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Time is running out for Rhode Islanders to purchase health insurance for 2017. To simplify the shopping experience, HealthSource RI has enhanced customer service options to include Saturday hours, in-person assistance at the East Providence Contact Center and additional online tools, in English and Spanish, to help customers choose the plan that […]readmore
JOHNSTON, R.I. (January 11, 2017) – To assist Rhode Islanders with the safe disposal of household hazardous waste, Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) invite residents to visit Eco-Depot on Saturday, January 21 from 8 a.m. to 12 p.m. at Resource Recovery located at 65 Shun Pike in Johnston. Eco-Depot is available to Rhode Island […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – President of the Senate M. Teresa Paiva Weed (D-Dist. 13, Newport, Jamestown) has appointed Sen. Ana B. Quezada (D-Dist. 2, Providence) to serve on the Senate Commerce and Education committees. The Commerce Committee considers legislation and matters relating to financial institutions, business regulation, property and casualty insurance, technology and telecommunications. The Senate […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Elorza today joined City Council members, School Board members, representatives from the Nellie Mae Education Foundation (NMEF) and the Harvard Graduate School of Education as well as community members to announce the All In: Providence Education Moonshot Summit. The summit, on April 8, will aim to engage all Providence stakeholders including […]readmore
Roger williams University hosting hundreds of local students in Lego robotics tournament this weekend Each member of winning team in FIRST LEGO League tournament will receive $20,000 in scholarships to attend RWU BRISTOL, R.I., January 11, 2016 - Roger Williams University will host nearly 500 elementary and middle school students from across Rhode Island in […]readmore