PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today joined a coalition of 17 governors in calling for the U.S. Congress to take immediate action to protect reproductive rights and access to abortion. In a letter to congressional leaders, the governors called for Congress to quickly pass legislation to codify the rights and protections prescribed in Roe v. Wade. “I trust women […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement regarding last night’s Senate vote confirming Maria E. Cimini as Director of the Office of Healthy Aging (OHA). “Maria Cimini has the compassion to advocate for older Rhode Islanders and adults with disabilities, the skill to connect that population with the resources they need, and the […]Read More
“The Supreme Court’s likely decision to overturn Roe v. Wade threatens the bodily autonomy, health, and wellbeing of millions of Americans. It also threatens to undermine a number of fundamental rights we all enjoy. If the Supreme Court can set aside 50 years of precedent and the health of millions in pursuit of an extreme […]Read More
Launched in March 2021, RentReliefRI has assisted over 25,000 renter households to date Based on the number of applicants currently under review, and those expected to apply for assistance between now and June 1, 2022, the agency anticipates that all remaining RentReliefRI funds allocated to financial assistance to renters will soon be depleted. PROVIDENCE, RI – […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — After the news media published excerpts of a draft opinion indicating that a majority of the justices on the U.S. Supreme Court are poised to overturn the landmark Roe v. Wade decision, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “It is clear the Republican Court has the votes to fully overturn Roe v. Wade. […]Read More
On 1/30/22, the Pawtucket Police Major Crime Unit Detectives began an investigation into the shooting death of Jovani Velez that occurred on Carnation St. On 4/21/22, after an extensive investigation, and with the assistance of the Attorney General’s Office, an arrest warrant was obtained for Elijah Soto (18) of Cato Ave, Pawtucket, RI, for his […]Read More
Washington, DC – Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, released the following statement on reports of a draft Supreme Court majority ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade and strike down a woman’s constitutional right to abortion: “If the majority Republican justices stay the course, this decision will go down as one of the most […]Read More
Providence, RI- The below statement can be attributed to Brett Smiley, Candidate for Mayor of Providence regarding Roe v. Wade: Last night it was reported that the Supreme Court has drafted an opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. While I am upset and angry, it can only pale in comparison to what women and those […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (May 3, 2022) – Women have a fundamental right to health care. I was angry and saddened to wake up this morning and read reports that the Supreme Court has drafted an opinion that will overturn Roe v. Wade. The Court’s draft opinion will rule that women are second class citizens. As a mother, I […]Read More
WASHINGTON — In a rare leak from the highest court in the U.S., Politico reported it has obtained a draft Supreme Court opinion showing a majority of the court in favor of striking down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The document, labeled as a “1st Draft” by Justice Samuel Alito and circulated […]Read More
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