Will Open National Sales Office in Providence PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that Vistaprint Corporate plans to bring 125 new jobs to Rhode Island with the opening of its national sales office in the state’s capital city. The new Providence-based office will employ inside sales and design professionals. «We’ve gone from […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo yesterday toured the Isle Brewers Guild facility in Pawtucket with Joseph Ianaire, a 94-year-old Pawtucket resident who worked at the Narragansett Brewery for 34 years. Isle Brewers is now brewing Narragansett beer in Rhode Island for the first time since 1983. Rhode Island’s craft beer industry supports nearly […]readmore
Washington, D.C.– Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement regarding reports that President Trump attempted to dissuade former FBI Director James Comey from continuing the investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn: “Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein must appoint an independent prosecutor immediately to continue investigations into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement on the Pawtucket Red Sox and City of Pawtucket’s proposal for a new ballpark in downtown Pawtucket: «I’ve always believed the PawSox belong in Pawtucket, and my highest priority regarding any state involvement in a ballpark is to protect Rhode Island’s taxpayers. The ballpark […]readmore
Dr. Francisco “Paco” Trilla, Chief Medical Officer, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI Noel Hernandez, Community Care Coordinator, Neighborhood Health Plan of RI Grace Gonzalez, Manager of Membership Outreach, Neighborhood Health Plan of RIreadmore
Washington, D.C. – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, released the following statement regarding reports that President Trump shared highly classified information with Russian officials last week in the Oval Office: “I am deeply disturbed by recent reports that President Trump discussed classified information […]readmore
Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-founder and co-chair of the Congressional Cybersecurity Caucus and a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, released the following statement about the spike in ransomware attacks beginning last Friday: “The so-called ‘WannaCry’ ransomware has caused significant disruption around the globe due to its unusually high […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI—12 City Councilors tonight approved a vote of no confidence in the Providence City Council President Luis Aponte and requested his resignation as City Council President. Tonight’s special meeting was called by Councilors Matos, Principe, Correia, Ryan, Hassett, Harris, and Igliozzi. They were joined by Councilors Narducci, Jennings, Yurdin, Zurier and Salvatore in voting […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo is directing U.S. and Rhode Island flags at all state agencies and buildings to be flown at half-staff until sunset on Monday, May 15, in honor of Peace Officers Memorial Day. This day recognizes all law enforcement officers who have died in […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council Committee on Finance tonight approved a tax stabilization agreement with Vision Development Inc. that brings a $56 million new construction project to downtown Providence. The Canal Street Project marks the city’s first concrete and steel commercial development in years and is expected to generate at least 100 construction jobs […]readmore