CRANSTON, R.I. – The Rhode Island Board of Elections is encouraging voters who choose to cast their ballot via mail or secure dropbox for the September 13th primary election to utilize the Ballottrax tool (https://ballottrax.sos.ri.gov/voter/) to track the status of submitted mail ballots. “Casting a ballot by mail or via a secure dropbox is a convenient option, […]Read More
Governor McKee’s Campaign Highlights Record on Children & Families Ahead
McKee has delivered relief for families while investing in education, strengthening health care access, and expanding childcare PROVIDENCE – On Tuesday, ahead of the Early Childhood Forum, Governor Dan McKee’s campaign highlighted the Governor’s strong record on the critical issues covered at the forum. Although Governor McKee could not participate in the forum, hosted by […]Read More
As colleagues on the Providence City Council during 2017-18, State Senator Sam Zurier and Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune worked to improve the City of Providence. They collaborated in their advocacy for the creation of more affordable housing, the stabilization of our City’s finances and pension crisis, and the ongoing project of creating an ethical, open, and […]Read More
An aerial view of the newly renovated Seekonk Connelly Field and Mooney Track. (Photo courtesy Seekonk Public Schools) SEEKONK — Superintendent Rich Drolet and Connelly Field Turf & Mooney Track Renovation Building Committee Chairperson Stephen Prew are pleased to announce the unveiling of Seekonk’s newly renovated Connelly Field and Mooney Track. The newly renovated Connelly […]Read More
Recently, WPRI reported that on Secretary of State Nellie Gorbea’s campaign website, Gorbea posted a red box requesting advertisements on “broadcast, cable, and OTT” regarding how “Gorbea has been an advocate for abortion rights.” This red box also included talking points relating to Gorbea’s support for abortion, as well as links to further information such […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI, — Stefan Pryor is using an out-of-state PAC to attack James Diossa and the hard work that so many Rhode Islanders put into making Central Falls a comeback story. Now, he is boasting about how much money he has raised in his efforts to buy this election with paid media. But where does […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) recommends closing Easton’s Beach (also known as First Beach) in Newport for swimming because of high bacteria levels. RIDOH officials will continue to monitor and review beach water quality until Labor Day. The status of a beach may change as new data become available. The most up-to-date beach […]Read More
Infrastructure Bank Awards Municipal Infrastructure Grants to Central Falls, New
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – At last night’s public meeting, the Board of Rhode Island Infrastructure Bank voted to award a total of $1 million in Municipal Infrastructure Grant Program funds to the communities of Central Falls, New Shoreham, Burrillville, and Glocester for the completion of actionable, impactful projects identified through a request for proposals process. “The Infrastructure Bank […]Read More
Mayor Baldelli-Hunt Lauds Barbara Scanlon Planning Board Appointment and Commends
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today acclaimed the appointment of Barbara Scanlon to the City of Woonsocket’s Planning Board and commended her public service to the City. Scanlon’s appointment started July 18, 2022, and will continue until April 20, 2024. Scanlon, a life-long Woonsocket resident, had previously been a member of the Woonsocket Redevelopment Agency. […]Read More
Sirena Amaral has been appointed as Dighton’s new Town Accountant. (Photo courtesy Town of Dighton) DIGHTON — The Dighton Board of Selectmen, together with Town Administrator Michael Mullen, Jr., is pleased to announce that Sirena Amaral has been named Dighton’s new Town Accountant. Amaral was appointed by the Dighton Board of Selectmen at their meeting on July […]Read More