WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), today addressed the House of Representatives for the final time as a Member of Congress. During his remarks, the Congressman spoke about his work over the last 12 years and his hope for the future of the Congress and country. He stated, “I come from a state whose […]Read More
Rhode Island Community Health Centers Honor Speaker Shekarchi, and Senate
RIHCA’s members host Community Health Center Day at the Rhode Island State House, tout benefits of investment in community health PROVIDENCE, RI – The Rhode Island Health Center Association (RIHCA) and its members honored House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick Ruggerio as the Community Health Center Legislators of the Year for their […]Read More
Pawtucket Fire Department Receives Rescue Boat Donation from Cooley Group
PAWTUCKET – The City of Pawtucket and the Cooley Group hosted a joint press conference this morning to commemorate the official launch of a rescue boat donated to the Pawtucket Fire Department, on behalf of the Cooley Group. “When Dan Dwight and the team at the Cooley Group reached out expressing their interest in donating a […]Read More
Attorney General Neronha sues telemarketer Avid Telecom over illegal robocalls
It is estimated Avid routed more than 25 million calls to Rhode Island PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today joined 48 other attorneys general in filing a lawsuit against Michael D. Lansky, LLC, which does business under the name Avid Telecom, its owner Michael Lansky, and its vice president Stacey S. Reeves, for […]Read More
Xay Khamsyvoravong today challenged Mayor of Aarhus: “We need everyone to help give the ocean a voice” Newport – Mayor of Newport, Xay Khamsyvoravong, today signed an official letter in support of a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights, an initiative championed by The Ocean Race and partners – including the Government of Cabo Verde and US-based […]Read More
Governor McKee Signs Executive Order Re-establishing RI’s Chief Resilience Officer
Based at the Department of Environmental Management, this position will develop and lead the implementation of the State’s comprehensive climate preparedness strategy PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced an Executive Order re-establishing the position of a Rhode Island Chief Resilience Officer (CRO). Previously based at the Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank, the CRO, per the Executive […]Read More
Summer Collides With “100 Deadliest Days” for Nation’s Teens
Memorial Day is the unofficial start to summer, but marks the most dangerous time of year for young drivers Providence, RI – While 42.3 Americans will be traveling over Memorial Day weekend, 37.1 million will be driving to their destinations. Memorial Day road trips are up 6% over last year, an increase of more than 2 […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Monday, May 22, 2023 Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Ranking Member of the House Antitrust Subcommittee, applauded the European Union’s (EU) enforcement action against Facebook’s parent company, Meta, for its failure to comply with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the EU’s hallmark privacy law. The Irish Data Protection Commission has fined Meta […]Read More
SAVE THE DATE! City of Pawtucket’s Pride Flag Raising Ceremony and Pride Month Celebration and Pride Month Celebration! Monday, June 5, 2023, at 5:30pm Pawtucket City Hall Ceremony Hosted by: Council Person at Large, Yesenia Rubio With speakers: Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien Wesley Moreno, Resident & Chairperson, Mayor’s Community Board Emily Rose, Resident & Co-Owner, […]Read More
Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee is Seeking Nominations For Pawtucket
Eligibility to Hall of Fame This award is given to those selected nominees who have gone “above and beyond” in their community service activities and/or who have been vehicles that shine a positive light upon the city. Nominees need not be native born to Pawtucket, but must have had some significant impact on the city […]Read More