Narragansett, R.I. – Tuesday 7/13/2021 –This Friday, July 16, 2021 from 5pm to 7pm, George’s of Galilee will be unveiling the new Charlie O’s Tiki Tavern. Charlie Samaras, known as Charlie O, is very excited to resurrect the charm and hospitality that he brought to Charlie O’s when he first purchased it in 1990. “I […]Read More
Governor McKee, RIDOH, RIDOT Announce Public Drive-through COVID-19 Vaccination Clinic
PROVIDENCE, RI – In an effort to reach anyone who has not yet received the COVID-19 vaccine, Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Rhode Island Department of Transportation are offering a public drive-through vaccination clinic on Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. beginning on Saturday, July 10 at the Wickford […]Read More
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Vaccine Incentive Program Will Provide $10k Awards to RI Non-Profits PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, the Rhode Island Commerce Department, Rhode Island Department of Health, and the Rhode Island Foundation today announced the joint establishment of the COVID-19 Vaccination Incentive Fund. The purpose of the fund and related challenge are to simultaneously incentivize COVID-19 […]Read More
Budget includes historic investments in housing, increased supports for families and child care, and tools to continue Rhode Island’s economic recovery PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, joined by House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi and Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio, signed the FY22 budget today at the State House. The budget makes important investments in housing, […]Read More
“Industry standard markup” language in H-6324 / S-870 will likely lead to even higher repair costs for Rhode Island drivers who already pay the highest autobody repair costs in the nation. PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The American Property Casualty Insurance Association (APCIA) is urging Governor Daniel McKee to veto legislation (H-6324 / S-870), that if allowed […]Read More
MacColl YMCA Partners with Providence Pirates to Host Basketball Camps
Lincoln, RI (July 6, 2021) – The MacColl YMCA is excited to announce that they have partnered with the Providence Pirates to offer basketball camps and clinics throughout the summer. With something for all ages, this is a unique opportunity to learn skills from members of a Semi-Pro basketball team. The Y basketball staff will […]Read More
The Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) is advising consumers that Tyson Foods is recalling 8,492,832 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The frozen, fully cooked chicken products were produced between December 26, 2020 and April 13, 2021. The products subject to recall have establishment number “EST. P-7089” on […]Read More
Senate passes Cano bill which protects minority-owned businesses seeking state
STATE HOUSE – The Senate tonight passed legislation (2021-S 0549A) sponsored by Sen. Sandra Cano (D-Dist. 8, Pawtucket) which prohibits the waiving of rules and regulations relating to minority-owned businesses involved with state contracts during periods such as a declared state of emergency. “It is indisputable that the COVID-19 pandemic and the accompanying effects of […]Read More
General Assembly passes Rep. Biah and Sen. Quezada’s legislation that
STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly tonight passed Rep. Nathan W. Biah and Sen. Ana B. Quezada’s legislation (2021-H 5829A / 2021-S 0991) which would streamline the English as a second language (ESL) and/or English language learner (ELL) teaching certification process. The purpose of the legislation is to increase the number and percentage of teachers in the […]Read More
General Assembly passes Rep. Williams’ bill that establishes African American
STATE HOUSE – The General Assembly tonight passed Rep. Anastasia P. Williams’ (D-Dist. 9, Providence) legislation (2021-H 5697aa) that would incorporate African heritage history education in all Rhode Island elementary and secondary schools. The goal is for all students to receive instruction on African heritage history in order to have a more comprehensive understanding of […]Read More