WASHINGTON, DC – The U.S. Senate passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2018, which authorizes $692.2 billion for the Department of Defense (DOD) and for national security programs of the U.S. Department of Energy. The bill, which now heads to the President’s desk, provides the authorities and resources the military needs […]Load more...
Washington, DC – U.S. Senator Elizabeth Warren (D-Mass.) led five of her Senate colleagues in writing to the Department of Defense (DOD) to request information on the DOD’s efforts to provide medical care in the aftermath of Hurricanes Maria, and to request information on the role of the USNS Comfort in the Department’s Puerto Rico […]Load more...
Providence, RI (November 16, 2017) – Chairman of the Providence City Council Finance Committee, Councilman John Igliozzi, Ward Seven brought three tax stabilization agreements to the floor of tonight’s meeting which was passed by the Providence City Council. “I’m thrilled that we can help these organizations create jobs and grow their businesses here in Providence. […]Load more...
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that the Stop & Shop Supermarket Company is recalling Stop & Shop Brand Frozen Whole Kernel Sweet Corn due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. The product details are: Stop & Shop Brand Frozen Whole Kernel Sweet Corn, 16 oz., UPC 68826700676 with a Best By […]Load more...
WASHINGTON – Democratic and Policy Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 1: “This is not tax reform. It’s a scam. Our economy is already rigged against working people, and the bill Republicans passed today will make it even harder for middle class families to get […]Load more...
NEW BEDFORD – Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner John Lebeaux and Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Commissioner Jeff McCue along with local officials today celebrated the start of the winter farmers’ market season during a visit to the New Bedford Winter Farmers’ […]Load more...
Standardized Property Tax Stabilization Agreement Ordinance Introduced by Providence City
PROVIDENCE, RI – Councilman David Salvatore and six other councilors, with the support of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, will introduce a Standardized Property Tax Stabilization Agreement (TSA) Ordinance to the Providence City Council for consideration. The proposed TSA ordinance aims to streamline the process through which businesses receive property tax stabilization incentives and broadens the […]Load more...
NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 16, 2017– Meghan Grady, chief operating officer at YWCA Rhode Island, will join 30 other nonprofit leaders from across the country to participate in the Allstate Foundation Greater Good Nonprofit Leadership program. The mission of YWCA Rhode Island (YWCA) is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity […]Load more...
WARWICK, R.I. – This weekend, Lt. Governor Dan McKee will be joined by volunteers from across Rhode Island to assemble hundreds of care packages for Rhode Island service members who are away from home this holiday season as part of the 15th Operation Holiday Cheer. On Saturday, November 18th, volunteers will collect and sort donations […]Load more...
Blackstone Health, Inc is a community-based non-profit health and social services agency, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Blackstone Health is committed to providing quality health & social services and meeting the needs of senior and disabled individuals throughout the State of Rhode Island. Blackstone Health Congregate Nutrition Services [Blackstone Café] provides balanced and nutritional meals, […]Load more...