Washington, D.C. Nov. 8, 2017–Today, the American Immigration Council released data on Rhode Island’s immigrant population and their contributions to the state. The Rhode Island state fact sheet includes data on population size, educational and citizenship attainment, English proficiency levels, and data on undocumented immigrants and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals recipients in the state. […]readmore
When you give women a chance we perform Next Year matters Next year really Matters. First of all I need your help I’m on the ballot I got guys running against me. She Takes aim at Donald Trump and men running against her. Governor Gina Raimondo requested help for every women elected including herself at […]readmore
“We need a statewide elected official who will bring the people’s voice to the State House” Providence – State Rep. Aaron Regunberg, a Democratic candidate for Lieutenant Governor, said he looks forward to a spirited and respectful debate on the issues and the need for reform following Dan McKee’s announcement today that he will seek […]readmore
Providence, RI – The R.I. League of Charter Schools agrees that the Beacon Charter School’s former-admissions policy was inconsistent with a fundamental charter school principle that all students shall have equal access to enrollment regardless of prior academic achievement. While the intent of the policy was to ensure that students who were being socially promoted […]readmore
Cranston, Rhode Island, November 7, 2017) Democrat Dan McKee today announced he will run for reelection in 2018, stating that “the Office of Lieutenant Governor can deliver significant benefits to Rhode Islanders and I believe my first term has clearly demonstrated that”. Speaking to a crowd of hundreds of supporters, McKee reviewed his key accomplishments […]readmore
SASC Ranking Member wants answers on Air Force error that allowed Texas gunman to buy gun and a review of DoD procedures regarding violent crime convictions WASHINGTON, DC — Today, after the Air Force announced it is launching a review of how the Service handled the criminal records of former Airman Devin P. Kelley, the […]readmore
GOP proposal slashes $5.8 trillion from workforce training, college affordability, Medicare, Medicaid, health care for veterans and other critical services. PAWTUCKET – Following a tour of the Community College of Rhode Island’s (CCRI) advanced manufacturing training facility in Warwick, Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC) Co-Chair David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12), […]readmore
STATE HOUSE — Representative Robert Nardolillo III (R-District 28 Coventry) calls upon Governor Raimondo to publicly release all documents related to UHIP after Rhode Island’s Auditor General Dennis Hoyle, recently reported the benefits eligibility system has cost over $400 million. Representative Nardolillo said, «We are talking about federal and taxpayer dollars being spent on a […]readmore
PVDFest will bring four days of art, creative education, music and more to the streets of Providence, June 7-10, 2018 Providence, RI – City of Providence Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, the Department of Art, Culture + Tourism, founding partner FirstWorks and the Providence City Council announced PVDFest, Providence’s signature art festival will return for its […]readmore
LINCOLN, R.I., Nov. 6, 2017 – An oil painting by Shawn Kenney, of East Providence, Rhode Island, graces the cover of Amica Insurance’s annual Thanksgiving card, which has been mailed to nearly 840,000 customers across the country. Kenney’s painting, titled “Getting Ready,” evokes memories of preparing for past Thanksgivings, and the special people gathered around […]readmore