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UMassD to host Guatemalan human rights experts

Indigenous rights advocates from Guatemala to visit University   Dartmouth, MA – October 21, 2022 – On Thursday, October 27, two indigenous rights advocates from Guatemala will visit the University of Massachusetts of Dartmouth to explain the current situation in Guatemala. Corrupt political, military, and economic elites have captured the state, rural and indigenous communities are […]Read More

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Grant Applications Open to Provide Businesses with Technical Assistance, Access

Approximately $400,000 made available through state appropriations to entities supporting business PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation today announced that applications for the Network Matching Grant Program are open through November 30, 2022 at 2PM. The program provides matching grants of at least $50,000 to eligible entities providing businesses […]Read More

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Statement from Council President John Igliozzi on Proposal to Limit

Providence, RI – “I believe it is an appropriate decision for the sponsor of this ordinance, Councilwoman Helen Anthony (Ward 2) , to keep an open dialogue and better understand the potential detrimental impact on the city’s rental market. In its present form, the proposed ordinance targets financially strapped college students across the city and tries to […]Read More

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Missing Boy Found Safe by Dighton Police

DIGHTON — Dighton Police Chief Shawn Cronin reports that a missing boy has been found safe. The boy had gone missing from his home around 9 a.m. today. Chief Cronin activated the Southeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (SEMLEC) Search and Rescue Unit to assist in locating the boy. He was located about a half-mile from […]Read More

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RIDOT CHOSEN FOR CLIMATE CHALLENGE AWARD

The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today announced that it has been chosen to receive $312,000 from the U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) as one of 35 participants in Federal Highway Administration’s (FHWA) Climate Challenge Initiative.   The Climate Challenge Initiative provides funding, training, and technical assistance to help state departments of transportation (DOTs) […]Read More

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Reed Delivers $2.275 Million to Help Providence Police Upgrade Fleet,

PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed joined Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and law enforcement leaders for a visit to the Providence Public Safety Complex, celebrating two new federal earmarks Reed delivered to enhance public safety, and get a firsthand look at how the new state-of-the-art technology, equipment, and cyber security upgrades Reed helped make […]Read More

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UAW Region 9A RI Endorses James Diossa

Providence, RI — The International Union, United Automobile, Aerospace, and Agricultural Implement Workers of America, better known as the United Auto Workers (UAW), Region 9A RI CAP Council recently  announced its endorsement of James Diossa for General Treasurer. With members in virtually every sector of the economy, the UAW is one of the largest and […]Read More