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Reed Meets with Zelenskyy, Reiterates Need to Stand with Ukraine

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, issued the following statement: “Unchecked Russian aggression jeopardizes America’s security.  We can’t afford to let Putin win this fight because it will only […]Read More

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Vote PVD for 2023 Best Airport in the U.S.

Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport was once again nominated in the “Best Small Airport” category of the USA Today 10Best Readers’ Choice contest!   Visit https://10best.usatoday.com/awards/travel/best-small-airport-2023/ daily and vote for Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport before voting ends on October 2, 2023.   The Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport thanks you […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha applauds Federal Court decision dismissing challenge to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement addressing the United States District Court’s decision in Rhode Island Association of Coastal Taxpayers v. Neronha, et al. to dismiss a constitutional challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law: “I applaud Judge Smith’s decision to dismiss a challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law and am pleased that the […]Read More

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City of Providence Launches Comprehensive Plan Survey

New survey tool bolsters engagement process for collecting community input for planning goals and policies PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of the Comprehensive Plan Survey, one of the City’s engagement tools for gathering input from residents and stakeholders on the City’s future growth, sustainability, and policy initiatives. This user-friendly survey […]Read More

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CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP ANNOUNCES $50 BILLION SUSTAINABLE FINANCE TARGET

Frontline Colleagues to Engage Clients on Transition To Lower-Carbon Economy PROVIDENCE, R.I.  (September 19, 2023) —Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG or “Citizens”) today announced a $50 billion Sustainable Finance Target including $5 billion in green financing, by 2030.  The company also announced that it will engage corporate clients in high-emitting sectors on climate-related topics. To […]Read More

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Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce Rhode Island Has Joined National PSYPACT

Move expected to significantly expand access to mental health services PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located […]Read More

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Free Educational Series for Homeschool Families Launches

Museum of Work & Culture & Harris Public Library to Offer Bi-Monthly Programs (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) –  On Monday, October 2, the Museum of Work and Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library will host the first program in their bi-monthly free educational series for homeschooled families.   The program will begin […]Read More