WARWICK, R.I. – “It is with profound sadness that I learned today of the passing of Frank J. Montanaro, Sr., renowned labor and political leader and Rhode Island’s proud Democratic National Committeeman,” said state Democratic Party Chair Joseph M. McNamara on Tuesday. “Frank was a man of incredible spirit and humor, and his passion for […]readmore
CRANSTON, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement on the passing of Frank J. Montanaro Sr., 82, a former president of the Rhode Island AFL-CIO and firefighter in the Cranston Fire Department: “I am deeply saddened by Frank’s passing, but grateful for his many years of friendship, support, and counsel. “He […]readmore
WARWICK, R.I.— Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), senior member of the House Armed Services Committee, released the following statement regarding President Trump’s address on Afghanistan: “While I appreciate the President’s newfound respect for the complexity of our role in Afghanistan, his announcement last night was light on specifics and absent of all metrics for success, which […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today responding to the Public Utilities Commission’s approval of National Grid’s electricity rate increase: «Hard-working, middle class Rhode Island families need relief. I am disappointed that Rhode Islanders’ electricity bills will be going up this winter. I call on regulators, Grid and consumer advocates […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo released the following statement today on the passing of Frank Montanaro, Sr. «Andy and I send our thoughts and prayers to Frank’s family. Frank was a giant in Rhode Island and a fierce advocate for working families. His service as a firefighter, President of the AFL-CIO and party […]readmore
Manufacturing Industry Expands Seven Consecutive Months of Labor Force Growth PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo issued the following statement today on the creation of 3,100 new jobs in July, including 600 new jobs in manufacturing: «Rhode Islanders were hit hard by the recession and have worked hard to regain their economic security. Since […]readmore
Expansion of college aid for military veterans will help more RI veterans successfully transition to new good-paying careers in high-demand fields PROVIDENCE, RI – After Congress passed a new law expanding veterans education benefits and extending the amount of time service members and their families have to use them, U.S. Senator Jack Reed wants to […]readmore
RWU Chief Diversity Officer says: “Hate will not win. Hate will not rule.” BRISTOL, R.I., August 14, 2017 – Roger Williams University President Donald J. Farish posted the following statement on his blog today regarding the violence in Charlottesville, Va. “Under the guise of exercising their rights under the First Amendment, a collection of white […]readmore
National governing body for sport of sailing relocates to waterfront Bristol campus Sept. 15 BRISTOL, R.I., August 9, 2017 – Roger Williams University will become the new home for US Sailing on Sept. 15. The national governing body for the sport of sailing will move from its current location in Portsmouth, R.I., to RWU’s Bristol […]readmore
System provides the most up-to-date information in countywide effort to redefine how police respond to the issue BRISTOL, R.I., August 9, 2017 – Roger Williams University Criminal Justice Professor Sean Varano has been working with 27 police departments in Plymouth County, Mass., to develop a countywide model that is redefining how police track and respond […]readmore