WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Gary Peters (D-MI), Dick Durbin (D-IL), Jack Reed (D-RI) and Patrick Leahy (D-VT) today sent a letter to Department of Defense Secretary James Mattis to explain the impact of President Trump’s directive to conduct a military parade in Washington, DC on American taxpayers. “At a time of war, with American […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – Today U.S. Senators Brian Schatz (D-HI), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Jack Reed (D-RI) introduced the Explore America Act, legislation that supports the expansion of cultural heritage tourism by strengthening the Preserve America Grant Program. Changes to the program will help attract more visitors to American landscapes and cultural heritage sites in the […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Glenn ‘GT’ Thompson (R-PA), co-chairs of the Congressional Career and Technical Education (CTE) Caucus, today introduced a resolution recognizing National CTE Month, which is celebrated every February. «I’m thrilled to join Congressman Thompson in recognizing National CTE Month, a time to celebrate CTE programs across the United […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I., February 7, 2018 – Rhode Island philanthropist Alan Shawn Feinstein has generously expanded the number of scholarships available for Feinstein Junior Scholars to attend Roger Williams University in the fall of 2018. Building upon the $500,000 gift made in 2016, the Feinstein Foundation has accelerated the number of Alan Shawn Feinstein Leadership Scholarships […]readmore
Pawtucket, RI: Crash Pawtucket, a monthly initiative aimed at promoting local Pawtucket businesses and bringing Pawtucket residents together, will hold its February event at Red DWG Library. Red DWG Library is a co-working and innovation hub, designed and run by architect/entrepreneur David Gomez and his wife Katherine Gomez. The event will be Monday, February 12, […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza delivered his annual State of the City Address in the Council Chambers of Providence City Hall. Attendees included local elected and appointed officials, as well as business, community, and faith leaders. The Mayor emphasized that unity is at the core of the capital city’s strength while making note […]readmore
McKenna sacrificed his life protecting his fellow service members during an insurgent attack in Afghanistan WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen David Cicilline and Jim Langevin have introduced legislation to name a U.S. Post Office in honor of the late Army First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna, a Green Beret. […]readmore
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Cicilline Bill Honoring Rhode Island Hero Moves Towards House Floor Legislation to rename Bristol Post Office for First Sergeant P. Andrew McKenna Jr., who died fighting in Kabul in 2015, passes key House committee WASHINGTON – The House Oversight and Government Reform Committee today approved passage of H.R.4685, legislation introduced by Congressman David N. Cicilline […]readmore
The American Civil Liberties Union filed a petition in federal court shortly before midnight yesterday to seek the immediate release of Rhode Island resident Lilian Calderon from an immigration detention facility. The lawsuit, filed in Boston by the ACLU of Massachusetts with support from the ACLU of Rhode Island, argues that Calderon’s continued detention is […]readmore