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RNC Statement on Rhode Island Primary

Today, Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairwoman Ronna McDaniel released the following statement on the Rhode Island primary: “Congratulations to our strong slate of Republican nominees, who are ready to hold Joe Biden accountable and clean up the mess Democrats have made in Providence. Suffering from skyrocketing prices and historic inflation, Election Day cannot come soon enough […]Read More

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MATOS WINS DEMOCRATIC NOMINATION

PROVIDENCE, RI – Sabina Matos has won the Rhode Island Democratic Primary election for Lt. Governor. Matos is the first Afro-Latina and Black person to be nominated for statewide office in Rhode Island history. Matos addressed her family, friends and supporters at a celebration in Providence at the Revival Brewing Company. “I am so humbled […]Read More

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UMass Dartmouth awarded $750,000 Massachusetts Life Sciences Center grant to

The grant will create opportunities for students to access cutting-edge equipment for in-demand careers in life sciences industries Dartmouth, MA. – September 12, 2022 – UMass Dartmouth recently received a $750,000 grant from the Massachusetts Life Sciences Center to connect students in one of the University’s most diverse science programs, Medical Laboratory Science (MLS), to resources that […]Read More

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STANDARD & POOR’S UPGRADES PAWTUCKET WATER SUPPLY BOARD REVENUE BONDS

PWSB Bond Rating Improves as Financial Practices improve Liquidity PAWTUCKET, R.I. – Mayor Donald Grebien today announced that Standard & Poor’s has upgraded the rating on the Pawtucket Water Supply Board’s outstanding Revenue Bonds to ‘A+’ with a Stable outlook. The Mayor said, “this is great news and I want to compliment and thank the Board […]Read More

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Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott Endorses Helena Buonanno Foulkes for Governor

PROVIDENCE, RI – Dr. Nicole Alexander-Scott, the esteemed RIDOH director who led Rhode Island’s public health response through the darkest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, issued the following statement endorsing Helena Buonanno Foulkes for governor of Rhode Island: “When the COVID-19 pandemic was at its worst, Rhode Islanders saw me seven days a week. Many […]Read More