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Lincoln Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning

LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. “With Lincoln joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Administrator Philip G. Gould, town leaders and school officials are showing their commitment to making sure our students receive the very best education,” said Governor McKee. “The Town of Lincoln is […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha files lawsuit against solar company Smart Green

Attorney General highlights new web resource to help consumers safely navigate solar panel purchasing process PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Smart Green Solar, LLC (Smart Green) and its CEO Jasjit Gotra for violating the Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practice Act (DTPA) and engaging in […]Read More

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GOV. MCKEE, STATE, CITY, AND PPSD LEADERS CELEBRATE RIBBON CUTTING

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Brett Smiley, Councilor Sue AnderBois, Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, School Board President Erlin Rogel, Providence Teachers Union President Maribeth Calabro, and Hope High School Principal Francisco Velasquez today joined students, teachers, administrators and community partners for a ribbon cutting ceremony marking the completion of Hope […]Read More

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Elect Democratic Women endorses Sabina Matos in the special election

With fewer than 80 days until Election Day, Sabina continues to build support in the special election race PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Elect Democratic Women, the member-led committee dedicated to electing more Democratic women to Congress, today announced its endorsement of Sabina Matos in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District.   “The Elect Democratic […]Read More

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Rhode Island Gas Prices Up 1 Cent

Providence, R.I., June 20, 2023 — Rhode Island’s average gas price is up 1 cent from last week ($3.50), averaging $3.51 per gallon. Today’s price is 10 cents higher than a month ago ($3.41), and $1.46 lower than June 5, 2022 ($4.97). Rhode Island’s average gas price is 5 cents lower than the national average.  “We may be in a […]Read More

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Reed Receives ‘988 Crisis Response Champion Award’ from NAMI, AFSP

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the one-year anniversary of 988’s nationwide availability, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is being honored as a “988 Crisis Response Champion” by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the #ReimagineCrisis Campaign.  A dedicated advocate for suicide prevention and mental health care, Senator Reed […]Read More