NEWS RIDOT Director Peter Alviti, Jr. RI – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that it has executed 13 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a central piece of RhodeWorks implementation. These MOUs make clear that the federal government agrees with Rhode Island’s program to implement bridge tolls […]readmore
RI – The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) announced today that it has executed 13 Memoranda of Understanding (MOUs) with the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA), a central piece of RhodeWorks implementation. These MOUs make clear that the federal government agrees with Rhode Island’s program to implement bridge tolls on large commercial vehicles or «tractor […]readmore
INTERNATIONAL WALK TO SCHOOL DAY NEWS Providence – Family Service of Rhode Island celebrated «International Walk to School Day» on Wednesday, October 5, 2016, with the non-profit’s «Walking School Bus» program. Children and volunteers on a «Walking School Bus» route serving Mary E. Fogarty Elementary School in Providence had balloons and wore «Walking School Bus» […]readmore
Family Service of Rhode Island – Walking School Bus program in celebration of International Walk to School Day Providence – El mes de octubre ofrece la oportunidad perfecta para que los niños caminen a la escuela y no lo tienen que hacer solos. El 5 de octubre es el Día de Caminar a la Escuela […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I.- In honor of International Walk to School Day, Council President Luis Aponte will tomorrow host a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the new Walking School Bus Path-a multi-year project that transformed nuisance properties into a safe, welcoming public space for South Providence families and school children. Aponte will join Mayor Jorge Elorza, leaders from Family […]readmore
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