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In his First Floor Speech, Representative Magaziner Emphasizes Commitment to

Magaziner vowed to fight for working people against the powerful interests who stand in the way of better wages, better healthcare, and lower costs Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Magaziner (RI-02) delivered his first speech on the House floor to introduce himself and lay out his legislative priorities for this Congress. Magaziner focused on his dedication […]Read More

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Following enforcement actions Attorney General Neronha reaches lead remediation agreements

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has reached settlement agreements with the owners of four lead contaminated properties located in Providence and Burrillville. The enforcement actions provide for the abatement and remediation of lead contamination at the sites and assess penalties that total more than $700,000 in value. In […]Read More

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Governor McKee, General Officers, State Legislators, Gun Safety Advocates Highlight

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was joined by Lt. Governor Sabina Matos, Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore, Attorney General Peter F. Neronha, General Treasurer James A. Diossa, bill sponsors Representative Jason Knight and Senator Joshua Miller, and dozens of advocates and community leaders to mark the introduction of critical gun safety legislation that would ban the sale […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Commerce Corporation Approve Innovation Vouchers and Network Matching

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Board of Directors for Rhode Island Commerce last night approved five Innovation Vouchers and five Innovation Network Matching Grants. With these awards, there have now been 110 Innovation Voucher recipients and 36 Innovation Network Matching Grant recipients, totaling an investment of $8.9 million. These awards have had a […]Read More

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Upcoming Events for Veterans

All Veterans are invited to the following events at the Vet Center! To keep up with updates, please see our website! *** All Vet Center Groups require that the Veteran be enrolled with the Vet Center prior to attending. To check eligibility or for questions, please contact the Vet Center at (401) 739-0167 or reach out […]Read More

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Statement of the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association

PROVIDENCE — The following is a statement from the Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association: “The Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association offers our sympathies to the loved ones of Tyre Nichols and the Memphis community. “The actions of the five former Memphis Police officers demonstrated a lack of humanity, a breach of morals, and a blatant […]Read More

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RI Delegation, Mayor Smiley Announce New $27.2M Federal Grant to

PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to improve roadway safety, better connect neighborhoods, and make Providence streets safer for all users, Rhode Island’s Congressional delegation today joined with Mayor Brett Smiley to announce a new $27.2 million federal grant under the Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) grant program. U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and […]Read More

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Providence Student Takes Top Scholarship Prize in Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship

Four other teams place, winning scholarships of their own PROVIDENCE, RI — Daisha Jackson, a senior at the Metropolitan Regional Career and Technical Center, won first place and a $5,000 scholarship in Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition for high school students. The Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge is organized by the Office of […]Read More