By Carmen Russo PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Lt. Governor Daniel J. McKee was named Chairman of the National Lt. Governors Association (NLGA) last Friday morning at the group’s annual meeting in Grand Rapids, Michigan. As Chairman, Lt. Governor McKee will lead the association’s 17-person Executive Committee in directing policy discussions and setting the group’s general business […]readmore
By Carmen Russo WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to address jet noise that impacts residents living around T.F. Green Airport, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $9,322,986 in federal funding for jet noise mitigation. The federal funds, administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation, could lead to more homeowners being bought out or receiving […]readmore
By Carmen Russo Narragansett, RI – Governor Gina Raimondo signed an executive order Tuesday afternoon at Roger Wheeler State Beach. While barefoot in the sand, Raimondo announced that Sunday July 24 will be 2016 Bay Day, when all state beaches will offer free admission and parking and fishing without a license will be permitted. After […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Nellie M. Gorbea today celebrated the passage of the 2016 Lobby Reform Act during a State House Library ceremony where Governor Raimondo signed the bill into law. Gorbea championed the legislation, introduced by Representative Jacquard and Senator Lynch Prata, in an effort to clarify, simplify, and strengthen lobby laws […]readmore
The Rhode Island Senate voted 36-0 to approve the Rhode Island Lobbying Reform Act (S.2361 Substitute A). When I first entered office, I identified the need for a comprehensive reform of the state’s lobbying laws. This legislation is the result of our efforts to clarify, streamline and strengthen the lobbying laws in our state. I […]readmore
Podcast Talking Politics with Dr. Pablo Rodriguez, Prof. Wendy Schiller and Dr. Alvaro Olivaresreadmore
Katherine Gypson ALEXANDRIA, VIRGINIA—It’s a Wednesday afternoon American government class in the diverse Washington suburb of Alexandria, Virginia. A group of students is arguing passionately and thoughtfully about gun control. They represent a range of ethnicities and races, but they are all young. They’re attending an affordable college to earn a degree so they can […]readmore
VOA News Texas Senator Ted Cruz dropped out of the Republican presidential contest after a big loss Tuesday in the Indiana primary to billionaire real estate magnate Donald Trump. On the Democratic side, Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders was the projected winner over former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton in a close race, according to NBC […]readmore
LPR 1290 AM PROVIDENCE LPR’s Community Excellence Awards Gala is a couple weeks away but we wanted to introduce you to this year’s recipients. We have what we have named LPR’s Class of 2016, Foundation Builders and then there are our Future Builders. The award is in recognition of their passion, commitment, leadership, achievements and […]readmore
Whitehouse Succeeds in Expanding Authorization for Marine Debris Clean-up Projects, like Providence River Piling Removal Washington, D.C. – Today the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee (EPW) approved the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2016, which includes provisions that will promote improvements to our drinking water infrastructure and support U.S. Army Corps of Engineers […]readmore