Citizens and NBC 10 provide $35,000 in funding, communications and volunteer support Rhode Island (February 24, 2022) – Progreso Latino, Inc., a nonprofit organization that develops and provides transformational programs to assist Rhode Island’s Latino and immigrant communities so they can achieve their civic goals, reach greater self-sufficiency and socio-economic progress and advance personal growth and social […]Read More
Softball schedule announced for The World Games 2022 in Birmingham,
PULLY, Switzerland — The World Games 2022 Organising Committee, the International World Games Association (IWGA) and the World Baseball Softball Confederation (WBSC) today announced the official schedule of The World Games 2022 softball competition. The softball event will commence on Saturday, 9 July 2022, at Hoover Met Stadium. The eight qualified teams have been drawn […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced that applications are open for $7.5 million in funding to assist pediatricians that were impacted by COVID-19. This program is part of Governor McKee’s Rhode Island Rebounds initiative – a 10 percent investment of the State’s $1.13 billion American Rescue Plan State Fiscal Recovery Funds as a down […]Read More
Today, my Office has filed a motion in Rhode Island Superior Court to appeal and stay yesterday’s decision by the Division of Public Utilities and Carriers to approve the sale of Narragansett Electric to Pennsylvania-based PPL. This proposed transaction would have enormous consequences for all Rhode Islanders, and we will continue to advocate to ensure an electric and gas […]Read More
Lt. Governor Sabina Matos and municipal leaders from around Rhode Island Endorse Governor McKee EAST PROVIDENCE – Governor Dan McKee today announced his campaign for re-election as governor, pledging to build on his progress leading the state through the COVID-19 pandemic and deliver economic growth for Rhode Island families. McKee will spend the next few […]Read More
The U.S. Coast Guard in New Orleans says it discontinued the search for a woman who reportedly jumped from a cruise ship into the Gulf of Mexico Wednesday. In statement late Thursday, the U.S. Coast Guard Sector New Orleans said rescue crews searched a large area for 14 hours before halting the operation. The statement […]Read More
Whitehouse Co-Chairs Bipartisan Delegation to 2022 Munich Security Conference
Washington, D.C. – Against a backdrop of rising tensions in Eastern Europe, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) this evening set off for Munich, Germany to join hundreds of world leaders and international security decisionmakers at the annual Munich Security Conference. Whitehouse and U.S. Senator Lindsey Graham (R-SC) are leading a delegation of more than two dozen […]Read More
Council passed a pension obligation bond resolution to help mitigate the city’s struggling pension system Councilors gave approval to renaming the Windmill School to “The Narducci Learning Center” Councilors passed a resolution donating a 1968 firetruck to the Rhode Island Antique Fire Apparatus Society Three individuals recognized for their contributions to the […]Read More
(Williamstown, Massachusetts)— The Clark Art Institute announces its summer 2022 exhibition schedule, featuring a robust program of exhibitions including a major survey of Auguste Rodin’s sculpture, presenting important works included in museum collections across the United States in one of the most comprehensive looks at the artist’s early reception in America and the influential arts leaders […]Read More
Providence Children’s Museum Marks Black History Month with a Celebration
Providence, RI – To celebrate Black History Month, the Providence Children’s Museum (PCM) will share the well-loved play, MLK: Amazing Grace, written by and starring Rochel Garner Coleman of Rhode Island Black Storytellers. Sponsored by Citizens, Garner Coleman will hold two performances live and in-person at 10:30 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. on Saturday, February 19. […]Read More