WASHINGTON – Democratic and Policy Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement after voting against H.R. 1: “This is not tax reform. It’s a scam. Our economy is already rigged against working people, and the bill Republicans passed today will make it even harder for middle class families to get […]readmore
NEW BEDFORD – Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Matthew Beaton, Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) Commissioner John Lebeaux and Department of Transitional Assistance (DTA) Commissioner Jeff McCue along with local officials today celebrated the start of the winter farmers’ market season during a visit to the New Bedford Winter Farmers’ […]readmore
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Standardized Property Tax Stabilization Agreement Ordinance Introduced by Providence City
PROVIDENCE, RI – Councilman David Salvatore and six other councilors, with the support of Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, will introduce a Standardized Property Tax Stabilization Agreement (TSA) Ordinance to the Providence City Council for consideration. The proposed TSA ordinance aims to streamline the process through which businesses receive property tax stabilization incentives and broadens the […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement today on allegations concerning Senator Al Franken of Minnesota: «Sexual harassment and sexual assault are unacceptable and must not be tolerated. Period. «It took courage for the individual who came forward with these allegations to do so, and she deserves to be heard, believed, […]readmore
NORTHBROOK, Ill., November 16, 2017– Meghan Grady, chief operating officer at YWCA Rhode Island, will join 30 other nonprofit leaders from across the country to participate in the Allstate Foundation Greater Good Nonprofit Leadership program. The mission of YWCA Rhode Island (YWCA) is to eliminate racism, empower women, and promote peace, justice, freedom and dignity […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I. – This weekend, Lt. Governor Dan McKee will be joined by volunteers from across Rhode Island to assemble hundreds of care packages for Rhode Island service members who are away from home this holiday season as part of the 15th Operation Holiday Cheer. On Saturday, November 18th, volunteers will collect and sort donations […]readmore
Blackstone Health, Inc is a community-based non-profit health and social services agency, located in Pawtucket, Rhode Island. Blackstone Health is committed to providing quality health & social services and meeting the needs of senior and disabled individuals throughout the State of Rhode Island. Blackstone Health Congregate Nutrition Services [Blackstone Café] provides balanced and nutritional meals, […]readmore
Providence, RI (November 16, 2017) – Providence City Councilman John Igliozzi, Ward 7 is bringing a resolution to the City Council to request cameras be placed in all classrooms, gyms, cafeterias and all hallways in the Providence Public School district. In the wake of recent incidents, like that which occurred in May of this year […]readmore
The Westerly Water Department has issued a boil water notice to its customers because E. coli bacteria was found in the water supply. Westerly Water Department customers should boil vigorously for at least one minute all water used for human consumption, including drinking and cooking. Alternatively, customers can use bottled water. This health advisory will […]readmore
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House Democrats Demand Department of Homeland Security Reverse Rejections of
Washington, D.C.) – House Democrats will send a letter to acting Secretary Elaine Duke demanding that the Department of Homeland Security reconsider the applications of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients who applied for an extension but were rejected after a delay by the U.S. Postal Service. The effort was led by House Democratic Caucus […]readmore