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Daniele International Recalls Ready-To-Eat Sausage Due To Possible Contamination with

The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Daniele International, LLC, is recalling more than 50,000 pounds of ready-to-eat sausage that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The products were produced on various dates from May 23, 2022, through November 25, 2022, and shipped to retail locations nationwide on various dates from December […]Read More

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Infrastructure Bank Awards $2.5 Million In Municipal Infrastructure Grants for

Photo:  Dexter Street Commons mixed-use development PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Board of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank has voted to award a total of $2.5 million in Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program funds to the communities of Pawtucket, East Providence, North Providence, East Greenwich, Lincoln, and Cranston for the completion of actionable, impactful projects identified through a request for […]Read More

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Mayor DaSilva named Rodel Fellow

EAST PROVIDENCE, RI –East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva has been named a Rodel Institute Fellow.   The Rodel America Rhode Island fellowship is a program under the Rodel Institute that convenes bipartisan groups of state and local leaders to foster leadership growth and strengthen relationships. The program is designed to break down barriers, increase mutual […]Read More

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Providence Schools Releases Facilities Assessment To Guide Investments In 21st

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Providence Public School District (PPSD) has released a detailed new report examining the condition of each of the district’s 40 school buildings. The report, authored by facilities consultant Downes Construction, which serves as the City of Providence’s Owners Project Manager (OPM), is designed to guide decisions regarding how to best invest the approximately […]Read More

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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