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Rep. Diaz to host observance of 180 years of Dominican

STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives will observe the 180th anniversary of the independence of the Dominican Republic during its session tomorrow, Feb. 27. Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) will lead the celebration by sponsoring a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s independence from Haiti, which took place on Feb. 27, 1844. […]Read More

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BCBSRI gives $648K in 2024 community grants to programs focused

PROVIDENCE, RI — Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has once again committed its annual BlueAngel Community Health Grant program to addressing housing-related health inequities, awarding $648,000 in 2024 to initiatives led by 10 area non-profit social service organizations. This is the fifth consecutive year that the grants, established in 2002, have focused on […]Read More

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Municipal Leaders Announce Priorities for 2024 Assembly Session, Legislative Scorecard

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island League of Cities and Towns (The League) released its priorities for the 2024 Legislative Session and in the FY2025 State budget today. The League also announced that it will issue a legislative scorecard for each member of the Assembly in August, at the conclusion of the 2024 session. “The League of Cities […]Read More