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City of Pawtucket to Host Corporate Job Fair Tomorrow

On Saturday, March 28, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., the City of Pawtucket will host a large-scale job fair at 100 Freight Street, bringing together more than 40 employers from across Rhode Island and the region. Whether you are actively seeking a new position, considering a career change, or simply exploring your options, this event is […]Read More

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Foulkes on McKee: State Employees Deserve Better

Providence, RI — Following NBC 10 reporting that the McKee administration mistakenly paid out $220,000 in union dues to state employees, Helena Buonanno Foulkes issued the following statement:   “If already messing up state employees’ W-2s during tax season wasn’t bad enough, workers now have to deal with another headache thanks to the McKee administration,” said Helena. “This level of […]Read More

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Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources Announces $35 Million in

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Office of Energy Resources (OER) announced today $35 million in funding to support the state’s ongoing heat pump system investments with households across the state through the New England Heat Pump Accelerator (the Accelerator), a collaborative initiative to grow the region’s heat pump adoption to 90% of residential space […]Read More

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After Pocketing Over $2 Million from Home Depot, Helena Foulkes

PROVIDENCE – In an interview with WPRI today, Helena Foulkes – who collected over $2 million as a Home Depot board member from 2013 to 2021 – told Rhode Islanders she “doesn’t have any concerns” about the company’s political activities. She should. While Foulkes sat on the board, Home Depot’s PAC funneled money to anti-abortion politicians and gave to Senator […]Read More

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Committee Advances Rent Stabilization with Positive Recommendation

The unanimous HOPE committee vote follows an extensive public process, moving the ordinance to the full Council   Providence, RI – Tonight, the Providence City Council’s Special Committee on Health, Opportunity, Prosperity, and Education (HOPE) voted unanimously to advance the proposed rent stabilization ordinance out of committee, recommending passage with amendments shaped by months of […]Read More