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Statement from Attorney General Peter F. Neronha on appealing the

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

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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

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City Council Addresses Troubled Pension System and Other Legislation

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

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CLARK ART INSTITUTE ANNOUNCES SUMMER 2022 EXHIBITIONS

(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

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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

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EPA Recognizes N. Smithfield, R.I. Water Infrastructure Project for Excellence

WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. These exemplary projects demonstrate leadership in innovative financing, partnership, and problem solving while improving […]Read More