Seven weeks after Hurricane Maria, Trump administration’s response remains dismal WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline joined other leading House Democrats on the steps of the U.S. Capitol today to demand President Trump provide much-needed relief to the citizens in Puerto Rico. «What has happened in Puerto Rico is […]readmore
Siete semanas después del huracán María, la respuesta de la administración Trump sigue siendo mediocre. WASHINGTON – El Copresidente del Comité Democrática, Política y Comunicaciones (DPCC), David N. Cicilline, se unió hoy a otros líderes de la Cámara de Diputados frente al Capitolio de los Estados Unidos, para exigirle al presidente Trump que brinde el […]readmore
«This executive order is the first step towards expanding opportunities for residents who face difficulties accessing personal identification including immigrants, students, the homeless and members of the LGBTQ community. These IDs boost pride, increase economic opportunity and bolster public health and safety. As leaders, it is the central role of mayors to ensure that all […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I., November 2, 2017 – Brown University and Roger Williams University are pleased to announce an agreement to move two programs – New England-Based Community Organizing & Engagement, and District & Systems Transformation – from Brown’s Annenberg Institute for School Reform to RWU’s School of Continuing Studies, effective Nov. 13, 2017. AISR’s New England-based […]readmore
BRISTOL, R.I., November 2, 2017 – A Roger Williams University professor who specializes in race studies is available to discuss White House Chief of Staff John F. Kelly’s claim this week that “the lack of an ability to compromise led to the Civil War.” In fact, Professor Aaron Allen said, the main cause of the […]readmore
Mailing begins, phone bank opens, in advance of amnesty, which starts December 1, 2017 PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today officially launched a special website for the state’s upcoming tax amnesty: www.TaxAmnesty.ri.gov. In addition, the Division has begun the process of mailing amnesty-related paperwork, and has officially opened a phone bank […]readmore
SASC Ranking Member responds to President Trump’s disparaging remarks about American justice system & says Americans deserve justice and are capable of bringing the attacker to justice in the United States WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Senate Armed Services Committee, released the following statement today after President […]readmore
The two (2) missing juvenile females have been located. The two girls were found on Vine St. in Johnston, RI, by a Channel 12 reporter, Tim Garcia, who recognized the girls from the media posting. The girls were found on bicycles carrying backpacks. The girls did not appear to be hurt in any way and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI –Neighborhood Preservation, Inc. (NPI), a nonprofit, community revitalization intermediary based in Memphis, Tennessee, and representatives from the University of Memphis School of Law will meet with local and state officials, nonprofits, civic organizations, local institutions, university and business leaders and neighborhood groups to discuss how Providence will promote its own collaborative, cross-sector initiative […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo directed the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers (DPUC) Administrator Macky McCleary to conduct an investigative review of National Grid’s storm preparedness and restoration efforts ahead of and following this week’s wind and rain storm. To ensure that National Grid’s full attention is focused on restoration, the review […]readmore