The Traveling Recreation of Iconic Presidential Plane Debuts Completion of Phase 1 with FREE Sneak Peak in RI before the start of National Tour North Kingstown, RI – September 14, 2017 – New York-based the Children’s Democracy Project, whose mission to teach children the importance and value of democracy, is pleased to unveil its newest […]readmore
State’s unemployment rate below the national average PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today regarding the August Jobs Report: «Rhode Island’s job count remains at an all-time high, and our construction industry is helping to lead the way. Since the start of 2015, we’ve added nearly 5,000 construction jobs and […]readmore
Governor Raimondo creates Schools Task Force for recommendations in advance of FY19 budget PROVIDENCE, R.I. – School buildings in every district in the state get a failing grade in Rhode Island’s first-ever statewide, independent study of public school facilities. The R.I. Department of Education (RIDE)’s 2017 State of Rhode Island Schoolhouses report, a year-long assessment […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, Rep. Mark Meadows (R-NC) and Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI) introduced the Protecting the American Process for Election Results (PAPER) Act—a bill that will provide assistance to states to strengthen the cybersecurity of their elections. The bill is a House companion to the Klobuchar-Graham amendment to the Senate’s National Defense Authorization […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered that the U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state facilities and buildings be flown at half-staff on Monday, September 11 in honor of the lives lost as a result of the terrorist attacks on September 11, 2001. «Today we […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) spoke on the House floor this morning to share the stories of four Rhode Islanders who are enrolled in the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) initiative. Cicilline is a co-sponsor of the bipartisan Dream Act (H.R.3440) to establish a path to citizenship for Dreamers. Mr. Speaker, […]readmore
Warwick, R.I. – The Community College of Rhode Island is recruiting prospective candidates for a free Fast Track to CNC Manufacturing program that will begin Sept. 25. In this two-phase advanced manufacturing boot camp, students can prepare for a high-quality career in one of Rhode Island’s fastest growing industries and earn free college credits toward […]readmore
Dorcas International Institute of RI and community partners to hold emergency clinics for DACA renewal requests for eligible applicants until October 3, 2017 Providence, Rhode Island – To respond to massive community need Dorcas International Institute of Rhode Island and community partners will help individuals request Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) renewal. On September […]readmore
La Cámara de Representantes aprobó un paquete de fondos de emergencia de más de 7 mil millones de dólares solicitado por el Presidente Trump para las víctimas del huracán. Langevin Statement on the Passage of Supplemental Funding Package for Hurricane Harvey Relief WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement after the […]readmore
BRISTOL, RI- Attorney General Jeff Sessions on Tuesday announced that President Trump’s administration will end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals program, which has allowed some 800,000 undocumented immigrants who came to the U.S. as children to remain in the country. The administration urged Congress to replace it with legislation before it begins phasing out […]readmore