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Rep. Magaziner to Hold Labor Roundtable with Striking RI Members

WARWICK, RI — On Thursday, September 7, 2023, Rep. Seth Magaziner (RI-02) will hold an open-press labor roundtable discussion with Rhode Island members of SAG-AFTRA who have been on strike while seeking better pay, benefits, and working conditions.   On June 5, 2023, SAG-AFTRA voted in favor of a strike authorization by 98%. Among SAG-AFTRA’s requests are increased […]Read More

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Home Maintenance and Repair Programming Announced Providence Preservation Society Empowers

Providence, September 7, 2023 – Rhode Islanders who live in old buildings – nearly 70% of the population in Providence – have a new go-to resource for all their home repair, maintenance, and renovation needs. The Providence Preservation Society (PPS) is launching the fall schedule for Building Works, a new initiative aimed at teaching practical […]Read More

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City of East Providence awarded $33K recycling improvement grant

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence has been awarded a $33,232 grant by the Rhode Island Resource Recovery Corporation (RIRRC) to purchase the recycling portion of eight Bigbelly double station kiosks for East Providence’s recreation facilities. The smart waste and recycling system has gained a global following and represents the next generation […]Read More

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Governor McKee and Education Leaders celebrate grand opening of Narducci

PROVIDENCE, RI –In a momentous occasion, Governor Dan McKee, alongside Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Providence Mayor Brett Smiley, Providence Public School District (PPSD) Superintendent Dr. Javier Montañez, Board President Erlin Rogel, former Councilor Nick Narducci and family, and other distinguished guests, gathered to celebrate the grand opening of the Narducci […]Read More

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Sandra Cano Statement on Results

PAWTUCKET, RI – Sandra Cano issued the following statement in response to the special Democratic primary results for Congressional District One:   “Thank you to the voters who believed in our campaign. Although this isn’t the result we hoped for, we are so proud of the campaign that we ran. I also want to thank […]Read More

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DESIGNxRI, with Mayor Smiley, launches the 2024 Design Catalyst Program,

Application period for DESIGNxRI’s eighth annual Catalyst Program cycle opens September 1st PROVIDENCE – Mayor Brett Smiley today joined DESIGNxRI Co-Directors Rue Sakayama and Berit Lavender, along with Daniela Fairchild from RI Commerce, Sarah McBain from RJRI, and Design Catalyst Program graduate Liz Welch to announce the eighth annual Design Catalyst Program and the inaugural launch of […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Office of Energy Resources Launch $25 Million Clean

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, and the Office of Energy Resources (OER), today announced the launch of Clean Heat RI, a heat pump program for households, small to mid-sized businesses, and non-profits, which offers incentives for the installation of high efficiency heat pumps. This energy program, […]Read More