Providence, RI (March 10, 2020) ¾ In light of the developing COVID-19 situation and following the recommendations of several of our sponsors – Brown University, RIDOH, Care New England, Lifespan– Brain Week Rhode Island has made the decision to cancel this year’s events. In addition to the hundreds of people who attend our events, many of the […]Load more...
Statement on attendance/coverage of CNN’s March 15th Democratic Presidential debate
The Democratic National Committee says it is making the move “at the request of both campaigns and out of an abundance of caution.”Load more...
LPR News PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Today Governor Gina M. Raimondo, surrounded by legislators, union leaders and other advocates for working families, signed into law H7157A/S2417A, raising the minimum wage in Rhode Island to $11.50 an hour. The wage increase will take effect on October 1.«Nobody should work full-time and live in poverty,” said Governor Raimondo. “Over the […]Load more...
VOA News WASHINGTON — La cerca que rodea la Casa Blanca está en un proceso de reemplazo bajo la dirección del Servicio Secreto y el Servicio Nacional de Parques de Estados Unidos. El cambio tiene lugar después de una serie de incidentes de seguridad durante varios años, entre ellos el de un hombre de Texas […]Load more...
LPR News Providence, RI -- As the House of Representatives Judiciary Committee prepares for a marathon hearing related to gun safety on Wednesday March 11, several Democratic City and Town Committees have passed resolutions in support of the High Capacity Magazine Ban (H7264/S2130) including Newport, Lincoln, Middletown, and Little Compton. At its March 2, 2020, […]Load more...
VOA news Estados Unidos inició una reducción de sus tropas en Afganistán, a poco más de una semana de firmar un acuerdo con el Talibán para abandonar progresivamente el país a cambio de una disminución de la violencia. La noticia fue anunciada este martes en un comunicado del portavoz del ejército en Afganistán, coronel Sonny […]Load more...
VOA News Los candidatos presidenciales demócratas, Bernie Sanders y Joe Biden, anunciaron las cancelaciones de sus presentaciones de este martes en Cleveland, Ohio, según anunciaron sus respectivas campañas. «Por preocupación por la salud y seguridad públicas, estamos cancelando la concentración de esta noche en Cleveland», dijo el portavoz de Sanders, Mike Casca en un comunicado. […]Load more...
VOA News By Katherine Gypson WASHINGTON – In 2016, Michigan gave Sen. Bernie Sanders one of the most surprising primary wins in U.S. political history. In 2020, the self-described democratic socialist will need another boost from Michigan to revive his campaign to secure the Democratic presidential nomination over his lone remaining major rival, former Vice President […]Load more...
VOA News By Megan Duzor The U.S. Secret Service is warning Americans to be on the lookout for coronavirus-linked scams saying that «any major news event can become an opportunity for groups or individuals with malicious intentions.” In a statement Monday, the Secret Service said criminals have already begun to use the fears surrounding the coronavirus […]Load more...
PROVIDENCE, R.I.– Governor Gina M. Raimondo today signed a declaration creating a State of Emergency in Rhode Island, allowing the State to access additional resources to supplement its robust response to COVID-19. In addition, today the Governor, Rhode Island Department of Labor and Training (DLT), and Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced a series […]Load more...