BOSTON — Friday, March 7, 2014 – Governor Deval Patrick signed H. 3934, “An Act Relative to Unlawful Sexual Surveillance,” which modernizes the Commonwealth’s criminal voyeurism laws to outlaw what is known as “upskirting.” The law goes into effect immediately. The legislation makes the secret photographing, videotaping, or electronically surveiling of another person’s sexual or […]readmore
Mission will cultivate Massachusetts relationships with key Latin American centers of growth BOSTON – Monday, March 10, 2014 – Governor Deval Patrick today announced an innovation mission to Panama and Mexico from March 17, 2014 – March 22, 2014. The mission will bring together leaders in government and business to focus on strengthening existing relationships […]readmore
PROVIDENCE – This morning, Myrth York endorsed Gina Raimondo for governor as a proven leader who will tackle our challenges with vision and urgency and secure a better future for Rhode Island. Following her endorsement, Myrth co-hosted a women’s economic security roundtable with Gina and Lt. Governor Elizabeth Roberts. The conversation covered how to ensure […]readmore
Three time Democratic gubernatorial candidate, Myrth York, threw her support behind Gina Raimondo Wednesday morning. During an event at the Rue de L’Espoir restaurant on Hope Street in Providence, featuring Lieutenant Governor Elizabeth Roberts and about two-dozen predominantly female supporters. York explained why she backed Raimondo for governor. York was an early supporter of Angel […]readmore
Brett Smiley today released the first piece of his economic development plan for Providence: reforming the structure of the Providence Economic Development Partnership by moving its revolving loan functions into a new, independent program. This puts the loan-making decisions in the hands of qualified underwriters while allowing the business and civic leaders who sit on […]readmore
March 4, 2014 Cranston, R.I.- Mayor Allan Fung today shared details of Moody's Rating Agency's decision to remove its "negative" outlook on Cranston's bond rating. Fung commented: "This step by Moody's affirms that the efforts we have taken to tackle major issues in Cranston have been successful." Primarily, the Mayor was referring to his recent […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (March 4, 2014) – Ready to Learn Providence (R2LP), a school-readiness organization working to close the educational achievement gap, has received a $75,000 grant from Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) to fund Let’s Get Moving!, an initiative to help child and family service agencies train and support their staff […]readmore
Johnston, RI -- Democrat candidate for General Treasurer, Frank Caprio, today announced the endorsement of his candidacy by the Johnston Democratic Town Committee. "Our democratic committee unanimously endorsed Frank's campaign to return as Treasurer because we trust him to focus on growing the economy, creating jobs and saving the taxpayers money," said Democratic chairman Richard […]readmore
Foster — Yesterday, the Foster Democratic Town Committee voted overwhelmingly to endorse Gina Raimondo in the Democratic primary for governor. Foster is the second town committee to endorse Gina. «We are proud to be endorsing Gina; now more than ever, Rhode Island needs a leader with a sense of urgency to address our most pressing […]readmore
WARWICK: Republican candidate for Governor Ken Block called out state leaders on the potential loss of gaming revenue due to upcoming competition from Massachusetts. “Rhode Island is addicted to the revenue it receives from Twin River and Newport Grand and lacks a plan on how to overcome the shortfall we will face when the gaming […]readmore