WASHINGTON – Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01), a member of the House Democratic Leadership, issued the following statement today: «Republicans just pulled off one of the biggest cons in the history of American politics. This job-killing bill gives companies even more incentive to ship American jobs overseas. It lays […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, RI (December 19, 2017) – HealthSource RI, Rhode Island’s health insurance marketplace, is partnering with Lyft, the ride sharing company, to encourage drivers in the state to consider their health care options as open enrollment comes to a close. The partnership will involve outreach to Lyft’s drivers through distribution of educational materials, an email […]readmore
Warwick, RI – In response to the lobbying efforts secretly funded by the PawSox, the Rhode Island Senate Finance Committee has written new legislation to build a new stadium to bail out the wealthy PawSox owners, who are refusing to publicly disclose their profit and loss statements. First, this legislation increases the taxpayer subsidy for […]readmore
PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien calls for the General Assembly to act immediately to approve the Ballpark at Slater Mill. This ballpark and the ancillary development are critical for Pawtucket’s future. Rhode Island is in jeopardy of losing the PawSox, the development around the new ballpark and the millions of dollars in revenue that […]readmore
PROVIDENCE — Delta Dental of Rhode Island, Providence Community Health Centers (PCHC) and the Rhode Island Oral Health Foundation are pleased to announce that the Foundation’s two-day Rhode Island Mission of Mercy (RI MOM) free dental clinic will once again be held in 2018. Delta Dental of Rhode Island and Providence Community Health Centers will […]readmore
Early data suggest need to redouble efforts to expand access to treatment in Rhode Island CRANSTON, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo, along with members of her health cabinet, announced that data for the first eight months of 2017 reveal a 9% decrease in drug overdose deaths in Rhode Island from that same period during […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today on Care New England’s update regarding community-based care in Blackstone Valley: «The plan released today is comprehensive and will ensure that Rhode Islanders in Pawtucket and across Blackstone Valley continue to have access to high quality health services. As I’ve said all along, […]readmore
Governor Gina Raimondo joined with the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today to open the Newman Avenue Bridge in East Providence to traffic after a complete replacement. The bridge had been rated as structurally deficient for more than twenty years. «Good businesses create jobs in places with good infrastructure,» said Governor Gina Raimondo. «Through […]readmore
Providence, RI: On December 14, 2017 at approximately 1608 hours, Providence Police responded to 99 Kenyon Street for a report of a robbery. Police spoke with the 30-year-old female victim who stated she was walking on Broadway, towards DePasquale Square, when she observed a black male subject cross the street from in front of the […]readmore
Newton, MA – Newton Mayor Setti Warren and Austin Street Partners celebrated the ground lease signing between the City of Newton and Austin Street Partners today on-site at 28 Austin St. «Celebrating this milestone for the development of the Austin Street Lot is a great moment for our community and for the many people who […]readmore