Project Expected to Generate an Additional 100 Million in Revenues to the State over the Next 20 Years The I-195 Redevelopment District Commission and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation, in collaboration with Wexford Science and Technology, today announced signed letters of intent to lease space in the Phase 1 Innovation Building to be developed in […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo join representatives from Wexford Science & Technology, Cambridge Innovation Center, Brown University, and Mayor Jorge Elorza at Brown University’s Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics offices. “This is the first major project. It’s a transformative project,” Raimondo said during a news conference. They discuss Wexford’s agreement […]readmore
BOSTON – December 13, 2016 – The Baker-Polito Administration today announced $11.4 million in grant funding opportunities to help cities and towns across Massachusetts convert traditional streetlights to LED technology through the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Rapid LED Streetlight Conversion Program. DOER has partnered with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), the Massachusetts Municipal […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Outdoor Recreation Council, created by Governor Gina M. Raimondo and composed of government, community and industry leaders, will release its Final Report tomorrow on the state of outdoor recreation in Rhode Island. Raimondo established the Council in January 2016 to develop a strategy to promote and expand the state’s […]readmore
Over 1,500 students, faculty, and business leaders from across the state coming together to continue to advance computer science learning in RI PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Building off last week’s visit from U.S. Secretary of Education John B. King Jr. to Rhode Island highlighting our state’s leadership on computer science, the Governor will deliver remarks at […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will join representatives from Wexford Science & Technology, Cambridge Innovation Center, Brown University, and Mayor Jorge Elorza on Tuesday, December 13 at 10:00 a.m. at Brown University’s Institute for Computational and Experimental Research in Mathematics offices. They will discuss Wexford’s agreement with the state and anchor tenants Cambridge […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In accordance with a Presidential Proclamation, Governor Gina M. Raimondo has ordered U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment of former U.S. Senator and astronaut John Glenn. «John Glenn will […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 12, 2016) – The American Red Cross is helping one family – two adults – six children after a fire yesterday on Leah Street, Providence. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the family’s immediate needs. Responders included: Bob Foti and Alma Cee. The Red Cross is also providing comfort kits containing […]readmore
The U.S. Small Business Administration and the Center for Women & Enterprise will partner to host the 10th Annual Rhode Island Economic Summit. This small business strategic planning conference will be held on January 6, 2017 at Bryant University in Smithfield. The Rhode Island Economic Summit provides the venue for state elected officials and small […]readmore
Central Falls- On December 11, 2016 at approximately 12:33am the Central Falls Police received a phone call from a victim who stated that subjects had pulled a gun on him and attempted to rob him while he was in the parking lot of the 7/11 convenience store. The two male suspects approached him as he […]readmore