Starting on Friday night, September 16, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) will begin shifting traffic in phases onto the new I-95 Northbound Providence Viaduct. The first lane will shift onto the bridge on September 16, the remaining lanes approximately two weeks later, and traffic from the Atwells Avenue on-ramp in early October. For […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces $5M to Address Homelessness, Expand Shelter Capacity
PROVIDENCE, R.I. –In an effort to respond to current and projected needs of families and individuals experiencing homelessness, Governor Dan McKee today announced the State is committing up to $5 million to expand shelter capacity statewide. “All Rhode Islanders deserve a safe place to sleep at night and expanding our shelter capacity will help ensure we […]Read More
LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today kicked off the I-295 paving project, one of the first in RIDOT’s aggressive five-year program to repave Rhode Island’s worst roads. The I-295 corridor is one of the poster children for potholes and rough surface. “Our Administration has a plan, and historic […]Read More
The South Kingstown Police Department will introduce the town’s first compassion dog and announce the results of his naming contest. The Bernedoodle puppy will be sworn in and leaders will discuss the dog’s dual roles supporting wellness among first responders and in the community as a whole. The introduction and swearing in the puppy will take place […]Read More
Stops in Portsmouth, Jamestown, Cranston and Newport Jamestown—In the midst of early vote, Lieutenant Governor candidate Deb Ruggiero statewide tour in advance of next Tuesday’s primary election. She visit local businesses with her House colleagues, cast her ballot in Jamestown, attend a meet and greet with the UFCW and attend an event at the Newport Chamber […]Read More
Reed’s Successful Push for FEMA Cost Share Reimbursement Pays Off
Ocean State has now received over $543M from FEMA for COVID-response & saved $136M thanks in part to Sen. Reed’s successful advocacy to ensure FEMA reimbursed states 100% of eligible emergency COVID-19 response costs WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is sending Rhode Island a $13,356,528 check […]Read More
On 09/06/22, at approximately 6:35 p.m. police were dispatched to 915 Main St for a report of an armed robbery. Upon arrival, officers located a male victim (25) of Pawcatuck, CT, who had facial injuries. The victim reported that he was robbed and assaulted by three (3) of his friends/acquaintances and a fourth unknown male. […]Read More
Starting bright and early, Stefan Pryor began his 24 hour Campaign Marathon at Dunkin Donuts on Allens Ave in Providence meeting with supporters and voters. Stefan continued on the campaign trail welcoming bus drivers and bus monitors of Teamsters Local 251, greeting workers coming off their evening shifts at a hotel and punching the clock […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. –Governor Dan McKee today announced that a 30-day public comment period for a drafted offshore wind procurement request for proposals is now open through October 7. The State’s primary utility company, Rhode Island Energy, is administering the RFP and will issue the procurement to the market no later than Oct. 15, 2022. In July, […]Read More
Providence, RI- Today, Senator Josh Miller (Senate District 28) joined elected officials and labor organizations throughout the state to announce his endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence. “I have known and worked with Brett for years,” said Senator Josh Miller. “I am grateful for his collaboration and commitment to Providence and the […]Read More