WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) led nearly 70 of his House colleagues today in demanding that President Donald Trump submit a plan and request authorization for any future use of military force against the Syrian government. «The President’s decision to escalate our military involvement in Syria is deeply concerning. Donald Trump does […]readmore
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo will host Beach Office Hours at East Matunuck State Beach tomorrow, weather permitting. Joined by Director of Veterans Affairs Kasim Yarn, Governor Raimondo will take questions from members of the public in a one-on-one setting. Beach Office Hours will give Rhode Islanders a chance to speak directly with […]readmore
Roger Williams University sponsors second workshop aimed at applying latest research on local corals toward solutions for declining tropical coral reef health around the globe BRISTOL, R.I., July 27, 2017 – For a second year, Roger Williams University is leading an initiative to bring together the nation’s top marine scientists to investigate how research into […]readmore
Cranston – Three staff and two juvenile residents were transported and treated at the hospital. All five people were treated and released from the hospital late last night. Three additional staff sustained injuries that did not require transport to the hospital. At this time, there is an ongoing and active investigation with the Rhode Island […]readmore
LINCOLN – Rhode Island State Police are seeking witnesses to a road-rage incident in which the occupant of a car travelling north on Route 146 fired several shots at another car near the on-ramp to Interstate 295 shortly after noon today. The suspect’s vehicle was identified as a red, late-model (2014 or later) Nissan SUV […]readmore
WASHINGTON, D.C.- Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement on the Senate vote to take up an unknown health care bill: «It is unconscionable that Senate Republicans voted to proceed with their effort to undermine the health insurance of millions of Americans. «Rhode Islanders and people nationwide are looking for solutions to curb escalating […]readmore
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Charles E. Schumer today delivered remarks at Democrats’ weekly Tuesday press conference regarding the vote on the Motion to Proceed to the Senate GOP version of Trumpcare. Below are his remarks: Good afternoon, everybody. I’m proud to be joined by our leadership team of Dick Durbin, Patty Murray, who’s also […]readmore
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted to move forward on eliminating health care coverage for 23 million Americans: «What the U.S. Senate did today is shameful. Not a single Senator who voted to move ahead on this bill even knows what will be in […]readmore
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Senator Jack Reed today issued the following statement after the U.S. Senate voted 50-50, with Vice President Pence breaking the tie, to proceed to legislation that takes them one step closer to repealing the Affordable Care Act: «The Affordable Care Act enshrined basic health care security, portability, and consumer protections for […]readmore
MIAMI, FL (July 25, 2017) — The Latin GRAMMY Cultural Foundation® announced today its annual list of scholarship recipients – talented musicians from around the world who will use these awards to overcome financial hurdles and achieve their dreams. To date, more than 100 scholarships totaling a remarkable $2.5 million has been gifted by the […]readmore