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On the 32nd Anniversary of the ADA, Congressman Langevin Names

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

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Governor McKee Announces Over $11 Million in Grants to 27

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

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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

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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

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Biden Recovering ‘Significantly’ After Positive COVID Test, Physician Says

U.S. President Joe Biden is recovering nicely following his COVID-19 diagnosis last week, his physician said Sunday. Dr. Kevin O’Connor said in a memo that Biden’s “symptoms continue to improve significantly,” with a sore throat being the main remaining ailment. “His voice remains a bit deep,” O’Connor said. The physician said Biden’s sore throat is […]Read More