PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo visited South County Hospital today to highlight innovative new approaches to build healthier communities through local partnerships to prevent chronic diseases, improve birth outcomes, and improve the social and environmental conditions in 11 different regions in Rhode Island. These regions, termed Health Equity Zones, are the result of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo visits and tour the Rhode Island Free Clinic («the Clinic»). The Clinic is a nationally-recognized, award-winning free clinic that provides quality healthcare to uninsured adults ages 19-65 who earn less than 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. The Clinic provides that safety net for Rhode Islanders, helping to expand […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today released the first Rhode Island Cybersecurity Commission («the Commission») report, making the state one of only a handful to take a leadership role on this critical national security issue. In the first of two expected reports, the Commission provides an assessment of the state’s cybersecurity infrastructure […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo and Director of the Office of Management and Budget Jonathan Womer today announced the findings of the RhodeWorks economic impact study conducted by Regional Economic Models, Inc. (REMI). According to the study: RhodeWorks will increase the State’s GDP by $538M; RhodeWorks will increase personal income by $521M; and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has appointed Commissioner James E. Purcell, Ph.D. and Naomi R. Thompson, Esq. to the New England Board of Higher Education (NEBHE). «Education is the ladder to the middle class and here in Rhode Island we need to do everything possible to prepare our young students to compete in […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), who has repeatedly urgedCongress to reauthorize the Export-Import Bank, issued the following statement today after General Electric announced it would move 500 American jobs overseas as a result of Congress allowing the Export-Import Bank’s charter to expire earlier this year: “Yesterday’s announcement that General Electric is moving 500 American jobs overseas is the clearest evidence to date that […]readmore
Real Jobs Rhode Island Planning Conference Helps Employers Build Skilled Workforce WARWICK, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today emphasized the pivotal role employers play in the state’s workforce development actions by supporting Real Jobs Rhode Island grant recipients to develop strong job training plans.»Real Jobs Rhode Island is moving at the speed […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo has requested that the U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings be flown at half-staff until Monday, September 14 in honor of the lives lost as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. «In memory of the countless lives lost on September […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today continued to highlight recent investments in education by focusing on increasing college access and affordability. The Rhode Island’s Promise scholarship will help students with proven academic performance to tackle the gap between their financial aid package and the actual costs of college.»My dad took advantage of the […]readmore
Rhode Island – Las autoridades reportan el arresto de Brian Kenney de North Providence en conexión con un caso de crueldad animal. Inicialmente se creía que el perro labrador llamado Moses había sido encontrado por Kenney en el estacionamiento de Pet Smart en Johnston el pasado 7 de Agosto. Un vecino reporto la deplorable condición del […]readmore