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City of Pawtucket Announces Firefighter Recruitment Schedule

City looking to inform potential candidates of early statewide requirements PAWTUCKET –Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Public Safety Director Antonio J. Pires and Pawtucket Fire Department Chief William Sisson announce the recruitment schedule and requirements to become a firefighter with the Department. This notice is being issued well in advance to allow potential candidates the opportunity […]Load more...

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Representatives Langevin, Chu, and Ruiz Introduce Bill to Improve Health

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Yesterday, Representative Jim Langevin (D-RI), co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, Representative Judy Chu (D-CA), a member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, and Representative Raul Ruiz, M.D. (D-CA), a member of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, introduced the Individual Health Insurance Marketplace Improvement Act to help stabilize and […]Load more...

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Langevin to Present Six Service Medals to Vietnam Veteran

WARWICK, R.I.— Congressman Jim Langevin will present First Lieutenant Stephen McMahon, a veteran of the Vietnam War, with six service medals — including a Bronze Star — on Friday, July 21, at 2 p.m. Media coverage is invited at the Congressman’s district office in Warwick. McMahon is a native Rhode Islander, born on May 13, […]Load more...

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Langevin Leads Bipartisan Group of Lawmakers to Introduce the STEM

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, U.S. Representatives Jim Langevin (D-RI), Suzanne Bonamici (D-OR), and Elise Stefanik (R-NY) introduced the STEM to STEAM Act of 2017, which would promote the integration of art and design into the National Science Foundation’s (NSF’s) Advancing Informal Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) Learning program. The bill introduction was announced at a […]Load more...

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Latino Policy Institute at RWU names new director

BRISTOL, R.I., July 20, 2017 ­­– The Latino Policy Institute at Roger Williams University on Thursday announced that Gabriela Domenzain will become LPI’s new director on Aug. 15. Domenzain brings to the job a broad range of experience in policy, politics and the press, plus a wealth of knowledge about issues involving Latinos and immigration. […]Load more...

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Raimondo Signs Legislation Strengthening State’s Response to Overdose Crisis

PROVIDENCE- Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced she has signed 82 bills, including three aimed to combat Rhode Island’s overdose crisis. Last week, Raimondo signed an Executive Order directing additional action to support treatment and recovery services and announced a partnership with CVS Health to open an Opioid Treatment Center of Excellence in Woonsocket. Among […]Load more...

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Reed, Whitehouse Urge Trump Administration to Deliver a Strategy to

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are calling for a multi-pronged strategy to battle the opioid epidemic and expressing deep concern that the Trump Administration is not taking swift, meaningful action to assist states, communities, and families suffering from the opioid crisis. Reed and Whitehouse are among 20 U.S. […]Load more...

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Reed Statement on Senator John McCain

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after U.S. Senator John McCain (R-AZ) was diagnosed with a brain tumor, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: «John McCain is an American hero and a true statesman. He never gives up and will face cancer with the same indomitable spirit that has always carried him through. I […]Load more...