CRANSTON, RI (July 27, 2022) – The American Red Cross is helping two families – three adults – five children after a fire yesterday on Fourth Avenue, Cranston. The Red Cross provided assistance to meet the families’ immediate needs. Responders included: Nicole Brouillette, Brian Butterworth, and Henry Lesieur. The Red Cross also provided a recovery envelope containing information helpful to families recovering from a fire, including tips on cleanup; […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Camp Ruggles Beach in Glocester for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH will continue to monitor and review beach water quality through Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach information is available through a […]Read More
Langevin, the first quadriplegic ever elected to Congress, founded the Caucus in 2001 WASHINGTON – Today, the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus (BDC), Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), named Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) as two, new co-chairs of the BDC. Rep. Langevin, the first quadriplegic ever elected to Congress, […]Read More
The Consolidated Homeless Fund brings together various resources available to support homelessness programs throughout Rhode Island through a single, coordinated effort PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that his Administration is allocating over $11 million in resources from the Consolidated Homeless Fund (CHF) to 27 nonprofit agencies to assist Rhode Islanders who are experiencing […]Read More
Police said the car crashed into the Gansett Avenue building and the driver was a 50-year-old woman. No charges were filed and the cause of the Car accident is under investigation.Read More
Statement on Tidewater Landing Vote from Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos
PROVIDENCE, RI – Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos today issued the following statement on the RI Commerce Board’s vote regarding the Tidewater Landing project: “Tonight’s vote to move the Tidewater Landing project forward brings us one step closer to a stronger and revitalized Pawtucket. I am grateful to the City, the Governor, the Commerce RI Board, […]Read More
Joint Statement from Governor McKee, Mayor Grebien and Brett Johnson
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien, and Brett Johnson of Fortuitous Partners today issued the following statement: “Thank you to the Commerce Corporation Board – with tonight’s vote, the construction on the Tidewater Landing Stadium Project can now continue. Together, all the parties have come to an agreement on a public-private […]Read More
Organized teams of BCBSRI employees will spend the workday volunteering for 14 nonprofits across the state in support of a wide range of community projects PROVIDENCE, R.I. (July 21, 2022) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) announced Wednesday which nonprofit organizations will take part in its signature day of service – […]Read More
PROVIDENCE – National Education Association Rhode Island announced today its unanimous vote to endorse Governor Dan McKee for a full term. “I am deeply committed to our schools, students, and educators – a high quality education is the foundation of each of our communities. There’s nothing more important we can do for the future of […]Read More
STATE HOUSE – A new law sponsored by Sen. Sandra Cano and Rep. Grace Diaz will provide wage protections to janitorial and security workers in Rhode Island. The legislation (2022-S 2412Aaa, 2022-H 7200Aaa), which Gov. Daniel McKee signed Friday following its passage by the General Assembly June 23, requires that standard wages be paid to janitors […]Read More