Motorists strongly encouraged to use alternate routes to Providence Starting on Friday, June 9 at 7 p.m. RIDOT will temporarily close access to the Route 6/10 Connector inbound to Providence for traffic traveling on Route 6 East at Route 10. It will be closed through the weekend, reopening by 6 a.m. on Monday, June 12. […]Read More
RIHEBC Funds $100,000 Capital Grant for New Sprinkler System at
Pictured from left: Channavy Chhay, RIHEBC Board Chair, Jackie Ferreira, Director of Early Intervention, Joe Robitaille, Vice President of Children’s Services, Dr. Al Vario, President and CEO, Kim Mooers, RIHEBC Executive Director PROVIDENCE, R.I. – On May 31st, the Rhode Island Health and Educational Building Corporation (RIHEBC) visited the J. Arthur Trudeau Memorial Center in Warwick to […]Read More
Councilors Approve $5.75 Million in Community Funds for Immediate Neighborhood
Providence, RI – Tonight, City Councilors passed an ordinance enabling $5.755 million in federal community development block grant funding (CDGB) to have an immediate impact on Providence’s neighborhoods. The funding helps support community centers and public service programs across the city. Public service grants will also assist folks with unemployment and homelessness, clothing, music education, and domestic violence […]Read More
Rhode Island Launches Online Medical Marijuana Card Registration System
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH)’s new, user-friendly online registration system is now available for medical marijuana patients and authorized purchasers in Rhode Island. The prior system was entirely paper-based. The web-based portal will shorten processing time and eliminate the need to fill out and mail paper documents. The new system, known as the […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Appointments to Coastal Resources Management Council
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Joseph Russolino and Kevin Flynn to serve on the Coastal Resources Management Council (CRMC). The Governor has submitted their names to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent. “Protecting, preserving and developing the 420 plus miles of Rhode Island coastline is a top […]Read More
Governor McKee Issues Official Writ of Election for First Congressional
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued an official writ of election declaring a special election for Rhode Island’s first congressional district seat vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. “I want to thank Congressman Cicilline for his 12 years of dedication and service representing the people of Rhode Island in Washington, D.C. His hard work will […]Read More
Jamestown Signs Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Commits to Increasing Out-of-School Learning
JAMESTOWN, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee and Jamestown Town Council President Nancy Beye signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. “Our students across the state deserve a high-level of commitment to their education and I thank our partners in Jamestown for recognizing that,” said Governor McKee. “The town of Jamestown is honored to be included in the Governor’s […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has nominated Michael P. Connors and Randall A. Jackvony to serve on the Rhode Island Board of Elections. The Governor has submitted their names to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent. “As the sanctity of our nation’s elections have recently come under attack, the […]Read More
Governor McKee Issues Proclamation Celebrating LGBTQ+ Pride Month
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued a proclamation designating June as LGBTQ+ Pride Month. “Rhode Island stands with the LGBTQ+ community this month and every month. In June, we take the time to celebrate and honor the contributions that the LGBTQ+ community has made to the Ocean State,” said Governor McKee. “Diversity is what makes […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence has continued its investment in the East Providence police station through a number of different improvements building upon a long list of upgrades to the station over the last four years. Some of those major investments include a new roof and solar canopy, to name a few. […]Read More