With frigid temperatures in the forecast, the Rhode Island Division of State Fire Marshal reminds Rhode Islanders that heating equipment is a leading cause of home fires and death – especially during the cold winter months of December, January and February. Nearly 46,000 home heating fires occur each year in the United States, according to […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to strengthen library and museum services across the nation, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is introducing the bipartisan Museum and Library Services Act of 2017 along with Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), Senator Thad Cochran (R-MS), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), and Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-AK). This critical bill renews and builds […]readmore
The Rhode Island State Police today presented autographed New England Patriots uniform jerseys to two members of a Providence youth football team who were involved in a serious crash while travelling home after competing in a national football tournament in Florida earlier this month. «We sincerely hope these gifts make your holiday a little brighter,» […]readmore
Providence, RI (December 22, 2017) – Providence City Council President David Salvatore announced the appointment of Emily Martineau as Chief of Staff to the Providence City Council. “I am proud to have an incredibly capable team that is dedicated to this city,» Salvatore stated. «With a background in public affairs at both the state and […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today on the November Jobs Report, which showed that Rhode Island added 400 manufacturing jobs and 500 construction jobs last month: «In 2014, Rhode Island had the highest unemployment rate in America, but there was no reason for that to be the case: Our […]readmore
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Providence, RI- Mayor Jorge O. Elorza today announced that the Providence School Board formally approved the hiring of six school culture coordinators at a special public meeting held at the Providence Public School District’s offices last night. School culture coordinators represent a new initiative by Mayor Elorza and the school department to promote a positive […]readmore
The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) signed a contract today with 6/10 Constructors, a design-build team composed of companies with deep Rhode Island and New England roots. The contract will rebuild the 6-10 Interchange in Providence, a $410 million project that has been on the drawing board for 30 years as its network of […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement today in response to passage of the GOP-Trump Tax Bill: «I stand with the majority of Americans who are deeply concerned and disappointed that President Trump and Republicans in Washington have passed a tax plan that gives the vast majority of relief to millionaires […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Rhode Island College has been awarded a $455,550 grant from the Champlin Foundation to renovate the Instrument Room and chemistry teaching labs in the John Clarke Science Building. The grant is the largest Champlin grant in the college’s history. “In our commitment to maximizing impact in the community, we see great value […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement after voting in opposition to H.R. 1, the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, which passed by a vote of 227 to 203: “The Republican tax bill is a giveaway to the wealthy that ignores the needs of the majority of Americans and will actually […]readmore