Early Momentum for Campaign as Leaders Back Regunberg’s Green Leadership & Record Providence – State Rep. Aaron Regunberg, a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, today won the support of three leading statewide environmental groups: the Sierra Club, Clean Water Action, and 350 RI. The endorsements by these organizations, which together represent tens of thousands of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Raimondo and Care New England (CNE) along with CNE members Butler Hospital, The Providence Center, and Continuum Behavioral Health, today announced a new Center of Excellence for opioid addiction that will offer a longer treatment period and access to substance use disorder services. As part of a comprehensive, nationally-recognized action plan, […]readmore
Gov. Raimondo, Secy. of State Gorbea & Dozens of Elected Women Headline Event; Urge Political Engagement WARWICK, R.I. – More than 200 Democrats joined Rhode Island Democratic Governor Gina Raimondo and Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea Tuesday evening, at the 1st fundraising event of the emerging Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus. The event – held […]readmore
Boards and commissions serve a critical role in our municipal government. They harness our citizens’ talents and offer the perspective of a person removed from day-to-day administration. I am grateful for the service of everyone who serves on our many boards and commissions. However, I am deeply troubled by the apparent conflict of interest presented […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Raimondo tomorrow will join Care New England, its members Butler Hospital, The Providence Center and Continuum Behavioral Health, to announce the opening of a medication assisted treatment program for opioid addiction, with the support of grant monies administered by the Department of Behavioral Healthcare, Developmental Disabilities and Hospitals (BHDDH).readmore
Rhode Island has a large community of immigrants, much of which emigrated from the Dominican Republic. More than one in eight Rhode Islanders was born in another country, while over 15 percent of residents are native-born Americans who have at least one immigrant parent. Rhode Island’s economy benefits from the active participation of immigrants in […]readmore
Washington, D.C. Nov. 8, 2017–Today, the American Immigration Council released data on Rhode Island’s immigrant population and their contributions to the state. The Rhode Island state fact sheet includes data on population size, educational and citizenship attainment, English proficiency levels, and data on undocumented immigrants and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in the state. […]readmore
When you give women a chance we perform Next Year matters Next year really Matters. First of all I need your help I’m on the ballot I got guys running against me. She Takes aim at Donald Trump and men running against her. Governor Gina Raimondo requested help for every women elected including herself at […]readmore
“We need a statewide elected official who will bring the people’s voice to the State House” Providence – State Rep. Aaron Regunberg, a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, said he looks forward to a spirited and respectful debate on the issues and the need for reform following Dan McKee’s announcement today that he will seek […]readmore
Providence, RI – The R.I. League of Charter Schools agrees that the Beacon Charter School’s former-admissions policy was inconsistent with a fundamental charter school principle that all students shall have equal access to enrollment regardless of prior academic achievement. While the intent of the policy was to ensure that students who were being socially promoted […]readmore