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New Report Reveals Rhode Island Must Focus on Making Casinos

American Lung Association “State of Tobacco Control” report releases Rhode Island grades for tobacco control policies, outlines steps to reduce burden of tobacco   Providence, RI – (January 29, 2025) – A new report from the American Lung Association urges Rhode Island lawmakers to focus on ensuring all Rhode Islanders have a smokefree workplace by establishing […]Read More

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Treasurer Diossa, Fidelity & Navigant Credit Union To Launch Financial

On Monday, February 3rd at 9:30 AM at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls, General Treasurer James Diossa will join with local banking and financial services leaders and Calcutt 8th graders and their families to launch the Financial Capabilities Consortium Pilot Program. The new community-based program is designed to provide urban core students and their […]Read More

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Statement from Rep. Magaziner on Trump Administration Block on Federal

“Donald Trump has thrown the country into chaos by announcing his intention to illegally block funding from programs that people rely on for health care, food, public safety, education, and other essential needs. “I have been hearing from service providers, small businesses, and every day Rhode Islanders who are worried about the impact that this […]Read More

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Reed Rebukes Trump’s Disruptive Blanket Suspension of Federal Funds for

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who, along with his colleagues in the Rhode Island Congressional delegation, was among the first lawmakers to sound the alarm about President Donald Trump unilaterally directing a halt to federal grant funding for Rhode Island and states nationwide, issued the following statement as the fallout from Trump’s freeze metastasizes: “President […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha and Commissioner Infante-Green issue guidance to schools

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today shared guidance with school officials on safeguarding the rights of Rhode Island school children regardless of their nationality or immigration status. Recent changes to federal immigration enforcement policies are prompting questions about the potential presence of federal law enforcement, including Immigration and Customs […]Read More

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City of Providence Releases Life at Night Report

Report Highlights Nearly $1 Billion Annual Impact of the City’s Nighttime Economy PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Department of Art, Culture and Tourism today released the City of Providence’s Life at Night Report, a comprehensive analysis of the city’s vibrant nighttime economy. As New England’s Creative Capital, Providence has long […]Read More

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Amo Statement on Trump Decision to Freeze Federal Funding

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) released the following statement: “The Donald Trump funding freeze is unlawful, chaotic, and deeply harmful to the entire country,” said Congressman Gabe Amo, a member of the House Committee on the Budget. “This action will bring great pain to many — from community health centers to federal programs that help feed hungry […]Read More

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U.S. District Judge Loren L. AliKhan has temporarily blocked the

Special Update: OMB Freeze of Federal Grants and Loans Last night, the Trump Administration announced an immediate freeze of federal grant, loan, and other financial assistance funds related to the executive orders it has issued in the past week.   We strongly encourage you to read the order here. As of writing, there are reports […]Read More