NORTH SMITHFIELD, R.I- Banneker Industries is proud to announce that it’s Founder and CEO, Cheryl Snead, was named as the Women’s Enterprise Forum’s (Forum) new Chairwoman on January 5, 2016. She will be Chairwoman of the Forum for a two year term. «I am excited to Chair the Forum and help women business enterprises across […]Load more...
Cranston, RI – The Rhode Island Emergency Management Agency (RIEMA) is currently monitoring the risk for very cold temperatures expected to impact Southern New England this weekend. Rhode Islanders are urged to prepare now as arctic air will overspread Rhode Island beginning Saturday, February 13, into Sunday, February 14. According to the National Weather Service, […]Load more...
Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced a settlement with Dallas-based MoneyGram Payment Systems, Inc. (MoneyGram) resolving a multistate investigation which focused on complaints of consumers who used MoneyGram’s wire transfer service to send money to third parties involved in schemes to defraud consumers. In addition to Rhode Island, 48 states and the District of […]Load more...
WARWICK, R.I. – For the 16th consecutive year, Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) is hosting the Rhode Island Second Congressional District High School Art Competition. High school students who reside in the Second District are eligible to compete for a grand prize trip to Washington, DC, a college scholarship and the honor of having their work hang […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by Commerce Secretary Stefan Pryor, visited Agcore Technologies to highlight the importance of small businesses working alongside state universities on research and development projects to build a new economy in Rhode Island. This Cranston-based small business is collaborating with the University of Rhode Island to develop a […]Load more...
Gracias. Señor Presidente, honorables miembros del Concejo Municipal y residentes de nuestra gran ciudad de Providence– Un poco más de un año atrás en mi discurso inaugural, dije que íbamos a construir en nuevo Providence–una ciudad que trabaja para todos sus residentes, una ciudad comprometida con la innovación y una ciudad que ofrece oportunidades para […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI -Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza delivered his first annual State of the City Address where he presented a city poised for an economic resurgence and improvements to the city’s public schools. The Mayor detailed a number of initiatives and programs to increase economic development and create jobs downtown and in the city’s neighborhoods. «Providence […]Load more...
Rhode Island – Attorney General Peter F. Kilmartin today announced an amended agreement with Naloxone manufacturer Amphastar Pharmaceuticals, Inc., that would increase the company-offered rebate for each Naloxone kit (syringe dosage only) purchased by non-federal government agencies in Rhode Island from $4 per dose to $6 per dose. The rebate is retroactive for purchases made […]Load more...
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s Fiscal Year 2017 budget proposal: “The President’s budget proposal offers a solid blueprint to help grow our economy, expand opportunity, and keep Americans safe. “While staying within the confines of the two-year agreement known as the Bipartisan Budget […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In celebration of Black History Month, the Providence City Council on Tuesday hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony and opening reception for a new gallery exhibit honoring the first five African American leaders elected in city and state government. The event was co-hosted with Providence City Archives, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Senator Harold Metts, […]Load more...