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The Special Olympics Rhode Island 2023 Summer Games is officially in the books! Congratulations again to all of the athletes! You all did amazing in your events! We were honored to be on hand along with our coworkers from local and state law enforcement and fire departments from around the state to present medals and […]Read More

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Biden Highlights Compromise in Oval Office Remarks on US Avoiding

Patsy Widakuswara/VOA NEWS WHITE HOUSE — Following weeks of tough negotiations, President Joe Biden highlighted his ability to achieve bipartisan compromise with Republicans, a theme he is set to revisit in his 2024 reelection campaign, in remarks Friday evening on the passage of the Fiscal Responsibility Act. The measure suspends the U.S. government’s debt limit through […]Read More

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Local Central Falls Officials Endorse Sandra Cano for Congress

Central Falls, RI – City Council President Robert Ferri, City Councilor-At-Large Tatiana Baena and former City Councilor and current School District Board of Trustees member Hugo Figueroa announced today their support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One.   City Council President Robert Ferri said, “Right now, Rhode Islanders need […]Read More

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Reed Backs Agreement to Avert Default Crisis

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed voted to pass the bipartisan budget agreement to take default off the table and prevent a self-inflicted recession, stating: “This is a vote to prevent default despite the bill’s otherwise untenable provisions. “This legislation needs to pass because it prevents default, which would inflict irreversible economic harm on […]Read More

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Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau Announces Strong Numbers, Forecasts

PWCVB poised for record summer as it moves headquarters to downtown Providence   Providence, RI – The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) is pleased to announce a strong forecasted summer season for business events and sports related travel as direct-spend and hotel room sales are exceeding pre-pandemic levels. This week, the PWCVB moved […]Read More

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East Providence to save $670K annually with Green Development partnership

The City of East Providence will save approximately $18.5 million over 25 years by opting for clean, renewable energy for schools, housing developments, and municipal facilities. EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – June 1, 2023 – The City of East Providence announced today that it has signed a 25-year agreement with Green Development LLC (greenri.com), a Cranston-based […]Read More