PROVIDENCE, RI – Building on the remarks he made last night in his 2022 State of the State Address, Governor Dan McKee, joined by Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) Director Peter Alviti, today announced a plan to accelerate over 100 infrastructure projects valued at $2.1 billion as a result of funding from the federal Bipartisan […]Read More
Paris fashion week has launched with a mix of digital and in-person shows as the industry adapts as best it can to the latest Covid restrictions in France. The industry is determined to get back to the catwalks after nearly two years during which most brands were forced online. London cancelled its menswear show this month […]Read More
VOA News The Biden administration will begin shipping masks later this week and they will be available at pharmacies and community health centers by the end of next week. The program will be fully operational in early February. The administration of President Joe Biden is scheduled to unveil a plan on Wednesday to provide free, high-quality […]Read More
China Drops Plans to Sell Olympic Tickets as COVID Cases
BEIJING, CHINA — China on Monday canceled plans to sell tickets to the public for the Winter Olympics in Beijing, as the number of COVID-19 cases in the country reached its highest point since March 2020. Organizers said last year there would be no international spectators at the Games – partly due to China’s weeks-long quarantine […]Read More
WASHINGTON — The U.S. government quietly conducted a soft launch Tuesday of its website where Americans can request free rapid coronavirus tests — a day ahead of the scheduled rollout. Covidtests.gov quickly became the most accessed federal government website as millions of households began placing orders for test kits. “COVIDtests.gov is up and running to help prepare for […]Read More
“For more than 30 years Jim Langevin has been serving Rhode Island with a passion and devotion that is second to none. “It has been an honor to serve alongside Jim in the United States House of Representatives for the past 11 years, where he has become one of our nation’s leaders in cybersecurity and […]Read More
Governor McKee Rolls Out Historic Housing Investment Proposal in State
Governor recommends plan for a $250 million investment in housing, including $50 million down payment assistance program PROVIDENCE, RI – In his State of the State Address tonight, Governor Dan McKee rolled out a historic housing proposal, including calling for the largest share of American Rescue Plan Act’s State Fiscal Recovery Funds, a quarter of a […]Read More
January 18, 2022 As Prepared for Delivery Mister Speaker, Mister President, distinguished members of the Assembly, our General Officers, members of the Judiciary, municipal leaders, and members of my cabinet – good evening. Tonight, I want to speak directly with the people of Rhode Island. This COVID-19 pandemic has been part of our lives for […]Read More
Governor McKee Announces Higher Ed Academy Proposal to Accelerate Postsecondary
New Initiative Re-Imagines Model of Postsecondary Education and Job Training to Reflect Student Needs PROVIDENCE, RI – In his State of the State tonight, Governor Dan McKee will announce an exciting proposal to create a Rhode Island Higher Ed Academy, a new initiative to help Rhode Islanders pursue postsecondary education and training that leads to good-paying […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement today after Congressman Jim Langevin announced that he will retire at the end of his term: “Throughout his career, Jim Langevin has been a hardworking, dedicated public servant, a dear friend, a trailblazer, and a leading voice on so many key issues, ranging from cyber […]Read More