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Cicilline Delivers Weekly Democratic Address

WASHINGTON – Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI), Co-Chair of the Democratic Policy and Communications Committee, delivered the Weekly Democratic Address. In this week’s address, Cicilline called for an independent commission to investigate the Trump-Russian connection and interference in the 2016 election. «Hello, I’m Congressman David Cicilline from Rhode Island’s First District. «This has been a […]Load more...

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Aponte Resigns as Council President

PROVIDENCE, RI— Councilman Luis Aponte (Ward 10) resigned as President of the Providence City Council and issued the following statement: “After much deliberation, I have determined that it is in the best interest of my constituents, colleagues, and city to formally submit my resignation as Providence City Council President. Serving the people of Providence is […]Load more...

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Raimondo Celebrates 25th Anniversary of RI Workers’ Compensation Law Legislative

Announces Two Judicial Nominations to Workers’ Compensation Court PROVIDENCE, R.I. – In honor of the 25th anniversary of the successful legislative reform of Rhode Island’s Workers’ Compensation Law, Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced two judicial nominations to fill vacancies on the Workers’ Compensation Court. She will submit Steven A. Minicucci and Alfredo T. Conte’s […]Load more...

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Council to Consider Salvatore’s Equal Pay Task Force

PROVIDENCE, RI— The Providence City Council will tonight consider first passage of an ordinance that establishes a permanent Equal Pay Task Force to promote equal pay for equal work in the City of Providence. The seven-member panel would study best practices from other municipalities, collect and analyze data from City departments and contractors, and advise […]Load more...

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Congressmen Langevin and Harper Collaborate with Senators Collins and Baldwin

Washington, D.C.— Congressmen Jim Langevin (D-RI) and Gregg Harper (R-MS), co-chairs of the House Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, today introduced the Lifespan Respite Care Reauthorization Act of 2017, which would reauthorize the Lifespan Respite Care Act of 2006 in order to support coordinated respite services for family caregivers. Senator Susan Collins (R-ME), chair of the Senate […]Load more...

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Langevin Statement on Appointment of Robert Mueller as Special Counsel

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement after Deputy Attorney General Rod J. Rosenstein appointed former FBI Director Robert S. Mueller III as Special Counsel to oversee investigations into the Trump campaign’s ties with Russia: “I applaud the Deputy Attorney General’s decision to appoint Robert Mueller as Special Counsel in the investigation […]Load more...

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Vistaprint Corporate to Bring 125 Jobs to Rhode Island

Will Open National Sales Office in Providence PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced that Vistaprint Corporate plans to bring 125 new jobs to Rhode Island with the opening of its national sales office in the state’s capital city. The new Providence-based office will employ inside sales and design professionals. «We’ve gone from […]Load more...

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Raimondo Vists Isle Brewers Guild with Former ‘Gansett Employee

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Gina M. Raimondo yesterday toured the Isle Brewers Guild facility in Pawtucket with Joseph Ianaire, a 94-year-old Pawtucket resident who worked at the Narragansett Brewery for 34 years. Isle Brewers is now brewing Narragansett beer in Rhode Island for the first time since 1983. Rhode Island’s craft beer industry supports nearly […]Load more...

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Langevin Statement on Comey Memos Regarding President Trump’s Interference into

Washington, D.C.– Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) released the following statement regarding reports that President Trump attempted to dissuade former FBI Director James Comey from continuing the investigation into former National Security Advisor Michael Flynn: “Deputy Attorney General Rosenstein must appoint an independent prosecutor immediately to continue investigations into ties between the Trump campaign and Russia. […]Load more...