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
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today in response to the Trump Administration’s announcement that they will be ending DACA: «Rhode Island was founded on the values of tolerance and diversity. Throughout our history, our state has been strengthened by the contributions of immigrants. Thanks to DACA, 1,200 young people […]readmore
WARREN, RI – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced that two Rhode Island shipyards will be awarded $1,114,370 in federal funding to make capital improvements that will help create jobs, increase economic activity, and improve their building, service, and maintenance capabilities. Blount Boats in Warren will receive $508,927 and J. Goodison Company in North Kingstown […]readmore
Primera parte Segunda parte El programa Asegúrate, patrocinado por Blue Cross Blue Shield of RI. Con María Tateosian la invitada especial, Luz Posada Educadora de la nutrición, de la Universidad URI programa SNAP-ED. Le trae importante información acerca de la nutrición, opciones saludables a bajo costo y recetas fáciles y saludablesreadmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge O. Elorza yesterday joined City and State elected officials, staff from the City’s Planning and Development Department, representatives from the Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA), the Providence Foundation, the Downtown Providence Parks Conservancy (DPPC), and the Providence Parks Department, as well as business leaders and community members to unveil […]readmore