PAWTUCKET, RI – In an effort to support our nation’s veterans and thank them for their service, U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) monday delivered almost 4,000 Valentine’s Day cards prepared by Rhode Island school children to veterans at the VA Medical Center in Providence and the Rhode Island Veterans Home in Bristol. “We owe […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI — As a result of legislation passed by the General Assembly, creating the FIRST STOP Business Information Center, it is now easier for Rhode Islanders to open, maintain, and grow their businesses. On Tuesday, February 11, 2014 at 3:00 p.m. Secretary of State A. Ralph Mollis and his staff will speak to members […]readmore
Lorne Adrian spoke about the support of Latinos and understanding the needs of Latinos as well as the state tuition, his opposition, licenses for undocumented immigrants and his own family security. Adrian also spoke of the importance of public service which he learned from his parents who worked very hard to support their family of […]readmore
Seth Magaziner is running for Rhode Island Treasurer, this is his first time running for political office. Dr. Pablo Rodriguez asked about his qualifications to run for treasurer and what is his position in the controversial pension reform. During the interview, Magaziner gives Gina Raimondo credit for dealing with this issue of the pension while […]readmore
During his interview Smiley was asked how the campaign is going and what are the people asking. His responds was “The people want to see more action and progress”. He explained that there are three things the people are concern about, economics, public safety and quality public education. Interview on LPRreadmore
Republican gubernatorial candidate Ken Block says Democrat Gina Raimondo and Republican Allan Fung are «engaging in destructive political games instead of working to solve the state’s problems.» «There is one main reason why Rhode Island has wound up as one of the worst states for jobs in the country: career politicians who pander for votes […]readmore
SMITHFIELD – This morning, Smithfield Town Councilwoman Suzy Alba endorsed Gina Raimondo for governor in the Democratic primary. Explaining that Rhode Island needs a strong, progressive leader who understands what is needed to move our state forward, Councilwoman Alba is backing Gina because of her proven track record of getting things done. «Our state desperately […]readmore
Biden: LaGuardia like a ‘third world country’ Vice President Joe Biden had some harsh words for LaGuardia Airport Thursday. Biden was speaking in Philadelphia where he stressed the need for infrastructure improvement. He said that the U.S. has fallen 20 spots in the quality of infrastructure, and that Hong Kong’s Airport has the type of […]readmore
The President declared an emergency in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and ordered federal aid to supplement commonwealth and local response efforts due to the emergency conditions resulting from a severe winter storm beginning on February 4, 2014, and continuing. The President’s action authorizes the Department of Homeland Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), to coordinate […]readmore
NOMINATIONS SENT TO THE SENATE: Beth Bloom, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Southern District of Florida, vice Donald L. Graham, retired. Paul G. Byron, of Florida, to be United States District Judge for the Middle District of Florida, vice James S. Moody, Jr., retiring. Darrin P. Gayles, of Florida, to […]readmore