Cranston, Rhode Island, November 7, 2017) Democrat Dan McKee today announced he will run for reelection in 2018, stating that “the Office of Lieutenant Governor can deliver significant benefits to Rhode Islanders and I believe my first term has clearly demonstrated that”. Speaking to a crowd of hundreds of supporters, McKee reviewed his key accomplishments […]readmore
SASC Ranking Member wants answers on Air Force error that allowed Texas gunman to buy gun and a review of DoD procedures regarding violent crime convictions WASHINGTON, DC — Today, after the Air Force announced it is launching a review of how the Service handled the criminal records of former Airman Devin P. Kelley, the […]readmore
GOP proposal slashes $5.8 trillion from workforce training, college affordability, Medicare, Medicaid, health care for veterans and other critical services. PAWTUCKET – Following a tour of the Community College of Rhode Island’s (CCRI) advanced manufacturing training facility in Warwick, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Representative Robert Nardolillo III (R-District 28 Coventry) calls upon Governor Raimondo to publicly release all documents related to UHIP after Rhode Island’s Auditor General Dennis Hoyle, recently reported the benefits eligibility system has cost over $400 million. Representative Nardolillo said, «We are talking about federal and taxpayer dollars being spent on a […]readmore
PVDFest will bring four days of art, creative education, music and more to the streets of Providence, June 7-10, 2018 Providence, RI – City of Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, founding partner FirstWorks and the Providence City Council announced PVDFest, Providence’s signature art festival will return for its […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., Nov. 6, 2017 – An oil painting by Shawn Kenney, of East Providence, Rhode Island, graces the cover of Amica Insurance’s annual Thanksgiving card, which has been mailed to nearly 840,000 customers across the country. Kenney’s painting, titled “Getting Ready,” evokes memories of preparing for past Thanksgivings, and the special people gathered around […]readmore
RING’s new $25 million Joint Force Headquarters building will be an 81,000 square foot, state-of-the-art facility that will serve as a command & control center EAST GREENWICH, RI – In an effort to enhance Rhode Island’s security and modernize the state’s infrastructure, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, a senior member of both the Armed Services Committee […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI – With a salute to the Greatest Generation, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today held a special ceremony at the Cranston Public Library for 91-year-old Coventry resident and World War II veteran James Dowling. Before family, friends, and library patrons, Senator Reed presented Mr. Dowling with medals he earned but never received for his […]readmore
Providence: State Rep Bobby Nardolillo, a Republican candidate for the US Senate, responded to questions regarding his position on the proposed federal tax plan. He cautioned the press. «This is only the first step in a long journey.» In fact, the framework for House legislation released this week will be subject to changes and amendments […]readmore
Dollar Tree Customers Set to Once Again Bring Holiday Joy to Thousands of Military Kids Operation Homefront and Dollar Tree Inc. (NASDAQ: DLTR) will once again join forces this year to make the holidays brighter for our military families with the nonprofit’s Holiday Toy Drive. For the 11th consecutive year, Dollar Tree customers can purchase […]readmore