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Rhode Island’s Election System Performance Ranked #8 In Nation In

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – According to the newly released 2020 #ElectionsPerformance Index report by the Massachusetts Institute of Technology Election Data + Science Lab, Rhode Island’s election system, administered by the Rhode Island Board of Elections, ranked 8th in the nation for performance during the 2020 presidential election. Data from the report shows that Rhode Island’s election system […]Read More

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As Americans Prepare to Spring Ahead, Whitehouse Renews Call to

Whitehouse-Rubio legislation would end an outdated disruption of American life Washington, D.C. – As Americans prepare to set their clocks forward an hour, U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) is urging Congress to pass his bipartisan Sunshine Protection Act, a bill to make Daylight Saving Time permanent nationwide.  Whitehouse is the lead Democrat on the bipartisan bill, […]Read More

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Attorney General files lead enforcement lawsuits against four Providence landlords

  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has filed lawsuits against four separate Providence landlords for noncompliance with state lead poisoning prevention laws. All of the lawsuits involve properties where significant lead hazards were found in a lead-poisoned child’s home. In the lawsuits, filed in Providence County Superior […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces Availability of Over $60 Million in Funding

RIHousing opens competitive funding round for financing to support construction and preservation of affordable homes PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee joined RIHousing to announce the availability of more than $60 million in funding to support affordable housing efforts across the state. Funding comes from a variety of sources, including both federal and state programs, and supports […]Read More

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Whitehouse Delivers $68.2 Million Investment in Rhode Island Communities Via

Whitehouse-supported Congressionally Directed Spending requests to create jobs, grow economy were successfully included in Omnibus bill heading to President’s desk Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today announced that more than $68.2 million will soon be on its way to Rhode Island to support 56 projects that will stimulate the local economy and create jobs.  […]Read More