PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Continuing his commitment to bring a steady hand to public finances throughout the state, Rhode Island General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today announced the «Healthy Local Pensions (HELP)» proposal, which will help cities and towns with locally administered pension systems improve performance and reduce costs through the state’s Municipal Employees’ Retirement System (MERS). […]Load more...
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Langevin Statement on House Intelligence Committee Investigation into Russian Interference
Langevin Statement on House Intelligence Committee Investigation into Russian Interference in the Election Washington, D.C- Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), a senior member of the House Committees on Armed Services and Homeland Security, issued the following statement in respect to recent developments in the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence’s investigation into Russia’s interference with the […]Load more...
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Cicilline, Gillibrand Introduce Make it in America Manufacturing Communities Act
Bill would help create more good-paying manufacturing jobs in Rhode Island WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) and U.S. Senator Kirsten Gillibrand today reintroduced the bipartisan Make it in America Manufacturing Communities Act – legislation that can revitalize Rhode Island’s manufacturing sector and create good-paying jobs for hardworking Rhode Islanders. The proposal has […]Load more...
Senator Nesselbush resigns as Deputy Majority Leader; Calls for More Transparency and Democracy in the State Senate PROVIDENCE, RI– Today, on the floor of the Rhode Island State Senate, Senator Donna M. Nesselbush (D, District 15- Pawtucket and North Providence) resigned her Senate Leadership position as Deputy Majority Leader. While objecting to the Senate Rules, […]Load more...
Providence – More than three dozen high school students – newly arrived in the U.S. from Africa, the Middle East and Central America — are receiving intensive English Language Learning instruction, core academics and support services at a new, innovative program launched by Providence Public Schools. On Monday, April 3, Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, […]Load more...
By Sen. Frank A. Ciccone To say myself, the residents, and the small businesses of the Silver Lake neighborhood are frustrated with Mayor Jorge Elorza would be a great understatement. His unilateral decision to close the Plainfield Street ramp on the 6-10 Connector is a disastrous decision and by doing so, he is effectively turning […]Load more...
Providence – The Rhode Island Foundation made a $150,000 investment to be shared by three community organizations – DORCAS INTERNATIONAL, PROGRESO LATINO, and the ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF PROVIDENCE – that 30 years ago began working together to provide immigration and citizenship services to foreign-born Rhode Islanders. The funding will be used to build capacity […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will make a rare appearance before the Senate Finance Committee tomorrow to testify in support of the Rhode Island Promise Scholarship proposal. The proposal will ensure that every Rhode Island student has an opportunity to attend college and get the job training and education they need to compete […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement regarding the Commerce Corporation’s proposed settlement with the SEC: «As I’ve said for years, 38 Studios was a bad deal for Rhode Islanders that should never have occurred. Today’s proposed SEC settlement over events that occurred in 2010 marks the end of all pending […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will kick off the first Governor’s Manufacturing Advisory Council meeting tomorrow. In January 2017, Gov. Raimondo signed an executive order establishing the Rhode Island Manufacturing Advisory Council for the purpose of advising the Office of the Governor and the Rhode Island Executive Office of Commerce on ways to […]Load more...