Starting in September 2017, the program plans to start with the Providence and Pawtucket public school systems PROVIDENCE, R.I., January 17, 2016 – Roger Williams University will become the first university in Rhode Island to partner with the Gateway to College National Network, offering former high school dropouts a clear path to securing both a […]readmore
Governor to discuss importance of skills training, education to ensure every Rhode Islander has a shot at a bright future PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will deliver her 2017 State of the State Address this evening (7 p.m.) in the House Chamber. Her speech, which will run approximately 30 minutes, will highlight successful […]readmore
Friends – This morning, I joined the Ministers Alliance of Rhode Island for their annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship breakfast to share some exciting news: the budget I’ll present this week includes a plan to guarantee two years of free college for every Rhode Island student at CCRI, URI and RIC. Full details for […]readmore
Pawtucket- Mayor Donald R. Grebien and the Public Safety Director Search Committee are seeking input from the community on what they would like to see in the City’s next public safety director. The neighborhood meeting will be held on Wednesday, February 1st at 6:00 at the Woodlawn Community Center, 210 West Avenue, Pawtucket. All are […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI – The American Red Cross is helping one family — two adults, one child — after a fire Friday on Delway Road, Cranston. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Foti and Salvatore Covais. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing personal care items […]readmore
Rhode Island’s Promise’ will make Rhode Island the nation’s first state to offer free college for every student PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today at the Ministers Alliance of Rhode Island’s 34th annual Martin Luther King Jr. Scholarship Breakfast, announced a historic proposal to knock down the financial barriers to obtaining a college […]readmore
Providence Police to Introduce LGBTQ Inclusive Training in Upcoming Academy Representatives from the Police Department and Mayor Jorge Elorza’s office, partner with local LGBTQ advocates to promote LGBTQ inclusiveness for new and current officers Providence, RI – Mayor Elorza and Colonel Clements announced a partnership between Providence Police Department (PPD) LGBTQ liaisons, Providence Police Department […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket City Council has announced that it is seeking to engage an attorney to assist the Council on an occasional basis regarding legal interpretations. Interested attorneys should have considerable experience in governmental law, including interpretation of municipal charters and pertinent sections of the Rhode Island State Constitution. Qualified parties should respond by […]readmore
STATE HOUSE – Speaker of the House Nicholas A. Mattiello (D-Dist. 15, Cranston) has reappointed Rep. Grace Diaz (D – Dist. 11, Providence) to serve as chairwoman of the House Democratic Caucus. «I am honored to once again be serving in a position on the House leadership team,» said Representative Diaz. «I look forward to […]readmore
Expanded Hours for Free HIV Testing and Free Hepatitis C and Syphilis Testing Also Available To mark National Black HIV/AIDS Awareness Day, AIDS Project Rhode Island is expanding its testing hours for HIV, Hepatitis C and Syphilis on Tuesday, February 7. Free, fast anonymous testing will start at 12 noon on that day and continue […]readmore