NEWS Press Conference RI Businesses with Fewer Than 500 Employees May Apply for Second Round of $50,000 Grants to Enable Innovation Through R&D PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo opened the second round of the state’s Innovation Voucher Program today, soliciting applications from Rhode Island companies with fewer than 500 employees to apply for […]readmore
RI Businesses with Fewer Than 500 Employees May Again Apply for $50,000 Grants to Enable Innovation Through R&D PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will join the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation on Tuesday to open the state’s second round of Innovation Voucher Program applications. The program – which allows Rhode Island companies with fewer than […]readmore
RI – In response to our request for proposals, the R.I. Department of Education (RIDE) received a number of applications to open new charter public schools or to expand enrollment in existing charters. We will immediately begin review of the proposals received by the required deadline. Recently there have been stories in the media about […]readmore
BOGOTA — It was always very personal. Since stepping down as president six years ago, Alvaro Uribe has relentlessly condemned the policies of his handpicked successor-turned-foe and chiseled away at support for his biggest goal: ending the war with Marxist rebels. On Sunday, the hardline senator scored his biggest victory yet against President Juan Manuel Santos, […]readmore
Megan Duzor VOA NEWS WASHINGTON — A U.S. journalist who was jailed in Iran for 18 months has filed a federal lawsuit against the Iranian government, claiming he was taken hostage and tortured in an attempt to extract concessions from the U.S. government. Washington Post reporter Jason Rezaian said in the suit that he was targeted […]readmore
In celebration of the National Park Service’s 100th anniversary, adventurer Mikah Meyer is traveling across America with the goal of visiting every one of the more than 400 sites within its jurisdiction. The young traveler set out from Washington, D.C. in June. VOA has been following him every step of the way. Mikah Meyer recently […]readmore
VOA News The U.S. Supreme Court opened its new term Monday short one justice following the death early this year of Antonin Scalia and the Senate’s gridlock over how to replace him. The court had a low-key start with another three justices absent for the day to observe the Jewish New Year holiday. The court […]readmore
NEWS Press Conference CUMBERLAND, RI – On Monday, Senator Reed help cut the ribbon on 53 newly-renovated, affordable rental homes for individuals and families at Ashton Village in Cumberland’s Ashton Historic District. The homes are located alongside the Blackstone River adjacent to the Blackstone River Bikeway and the Blackstone River State Park. The Ashton Historic […]readmore
NEWS Press Conference PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Jorge Elorza along with the City of Providence Department of Planning and Development, join with residents and community stakeholders for a public meeting regarding the redesign of the 6-10 Connecter monday night. Last March, the City began a public engagement process and held two public meetings to touch upon […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve rail safety, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is meeting with transportation officials and urging enhanced safety measures and increased track inspections for our national rail system. Reed, the Ranking Member of the Senate Appropriations Transportation, Housing and Urban Development (THUD) Subcommittee, will hold a media availability at Providence […]readmore