Providence, RI: Mayor Jorge Elorza, Public Safety Commissioner Steven M. Paré, Colonel Hugh T. Clements, Jr. and members of the Providence Police Department gathered at City Hall tuesday for the promtional ceremony of twenty-four members of the department. Members of the PPD that have been promoted are as follows: Promoted to the rank of Captain: […]Load more...
The report reveals that pending cuts to assistance programs threaten the safety nets that support Rhode Islanders facing hunger. In addition, problems with UHIP implementation leave many without benefits. The annual update on hunger in Rhode Island details how the pending cuts proposed by Congress will affect the state’s safety net including SNAP, WIC and […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE – State Rep. Aaron Regunberg, a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, today won the support of five important labor groups – Service Employees International Union (SEIU) 1199 New England, Teamsters Local 251, the Amalgamated Transit Union (ATU) Local 618, the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 2323, and Rhode Island Working Families Party. […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – In a video released today, Governor Gina M. Raimondo invited Rhode Islanders to attend the annual State House Christmas Tree Lighting celebration. This year’s celebration will be on Thursday, November 30 starting at 5:30pm. Governor Raimondo, First Gentleman Andy Moffit and their kids will light the Christmas Tree at 6:15pm. «Christmas and […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, joined by legislative sponsors and local elected officials, today ceremonially signed legislation creating a special fundraising license plate for the Gaspee Days committee. «It’s integral to our identities as Rhode Islanders that our state struck the first blow in the fight for America’s freedom,» said Governor Gina M. […]Load more...
Led by President Trump, Republicans in Washington are working right now to pass a tax cut for the wealthiest people in America, paid for by the middle class. While millionaires and billionaires get tax cuts on average of $50,000 a year, 64 million middle class families across America will see their tax bill stay the […]Load more...
Following their completion of a rigorous 24-week training process, 83 men and women will graduate from the 51st Providence Fire Department Training Academy, representing the largest and most diverse academy class in the department’s distinguished history including four female recruits, one ranking 3rd overall in the classLoad more...
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza will join Rhode Island Department Labor and Training Director Scott Jensen, DESIGNxRI Executive Director Lisa Carnevale, Studio Endo Founder Miles Endo and partners from across the City to announce the re-launch of Providence Design Catalyst, a program that provides grants up to $15,000 to design-driven small businesses that are […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo hoy presenta su mensaje semanal debajo: Ahora mismo, los republicanos en Washington D.C. están tratando a bajar los impuestos para las personas más ricas en este pais. Y la clase media, las familias trabajadoras, en lugares como Cranston, East Providence y cada otra ciudad y pueblo en Rhode […]Load more...
Dartmouth, Mass. – November 16, 2017 – Deepwater Wind announced today that it is pledging funding for the establishment of a new Blue Economy Initiative at the University of Massachusetts, which will develop an independent research portfolio on how offshore wind farms can coexist with other ocean-based industries, with particular emphasis on commercial fishing. Deepwater […]Load more...