Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) signed onto three discharge petitions to compel House Republican leadership to act on common-sense gun safety legislation during Gun Violence Awareness Month. A discharge petition is a motion to have a bill released from its committee of jurisdiction. Once discharged, the legislation is then taken up for […]Read More
Whitehouse, Colleagues Introduce Bill to Shield Americans from Sky-High Credit
Legislation would allow states to cap consumer loan interest rates Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced legislation to protect Americans from sky-high interest rates for credit cards and other consumer loans. The Empowering States’ Rights to Protect Consumers Act […]Read More
City Council Finance Committee Approves Providence’s FY 2024 Budget
Providence, RI – Tonight, following a second public hearing, the Providence City Council Finance Committee approved an amended $583 million FY 2024 city budget by a vote of three to zero. The budget proposal modifies residential and commercial property tax rates, helps owner-occupied residents, and asks Mayor Brett Smiley to negotiate strong PILOT agreements with tax-exempt […]Read More
Governor McKee Issues Declaration of Disaster Emergency to Address Newport
State disaster declaration is a necessary step that allows Rhode Island to seek federal disaster relief funds from FHWA PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency to help address significant damage to the Newport Cliff Walk that occurred in 2022. This State Disaster Declaration designation means the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) […]Read More
CRANSTON – The Democratic Ward 6 Committee recently met and unanimously endorsed Dan Wall for the special election to replace disgraced Republican Councilman Reilly. Dan Wall honorably served our ward on the School Committee for the last eight years. His leadership, dedication to the job, responsiveness to residents, and ability to work with people from […]Read More
Governor McKee, Rhode Island Commerce Announce New Round of ‘Take
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner today announced the next round of the ‘Take It Outside’ Initiative; a statewide effort aimed at promoting outdoor commercial activities. “The ‘Take It Outside’ initiative was born out of the pandemic as a way to keep our businesses operating in a safe manner,” […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Central Falls man has been found guilty in Providence County Superior Court of multiple counts of child molestation against two female victims between 2015 and 2017. On June 8, 2023, following the conclusion of a six-day jury trial before Superior Court Justice Joseph A. […]Read More
Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien and Fourteen Local Elected Officials Endorse
Pawtucket, RI – Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien announced today his support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. He was joined by Pawtucket City Council President Terrence Mercer (3rd district), Council Members Michael A. Araujo (At Large), Roberto H. Moreno (At Large), Yesenia Rubio (At Large), Mark J. Wildenhain (2nd […]Read More
Pawtucket Public Library Receives Major Grant from Champlin Foundation
PAWTUCKET – The Pawtucket Public Library has received a grant for $395,000 from the Champlin Foundation. The grant will go towards the ongoing project of repointing the Deborah Cook Sayles Library building. Ten libraries across 10 different communities received grants in this round of funding. “Preserving and restoring our historic buildings are crucial to maintaining our […]Read More
New Pawtucket dog park celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting
PAWTUCKET –Pawtucket hosted a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday for the grand opening of the Fairlawn Dog Park. The new park is located at 100 Legion Drive near the Fairlawn Community Pool. “I am proud to welcome yet another dog park to our city for residents and their pets to enjoy,” said Mayor Donald R. Grebien. […]Read More