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Providence, Rhode Island Resident Among First Peace Corps Volunteers to

PROVIDENCE, RI – Providence, Rhode Island resident Melissa Morales is among the first Peace Corps volunteers to return to overseas service since the agency’s unprecedented global evacuation in March 2020. The Peace Corps suspended global operations and evacuated nearly 7,000 volunteers from more than 60 countries at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic. Morales is a graduate of University […]Read More

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Treasurer Magaziner Honors Six Local Partners with Distinguished Service Awards

Awardees selected for commitment to advancing economic opportunity, social justice, clean energy and financial security statewide PROVIDENCE, RI – General Treasurer Seth Magaziner today held his Office’s third annual Distinguished Service Awards ceremony to recognize six valued partners who have worked with his Office to expand economic opportunity, advance social justice, stimulate clean energy, and promote […]Read More

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Democratic State Representative Deb Ruggiero Announces Candidacy for Lt. Governor

JAMESTOWN/MIDDLETOWN – Democratic State Representative Deb Ruggiero formally announced her candidacy for the Democratic nomination for Lieutenant Governor of Rhode Island. In a video released by her campaign, Ruggiero says as lieutenant governor she will continue her focus on the 4 4 E’s – Economy, Environment, Education and Elders which have been the cornerstone of her 14 year legislative career.   “Working families and […]Read More

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Providence Mayoral Candidate Smiley Responds to Weekend Violent Incidents

Calls on the city to allocate additional staff and resources to Gun Task Force, Investigative Unit and violent reduction efforts PROVIDENCE, R.I. — Providence Mayoral candidate, Brett Smiley,  hosted a press conference this morning outside the Providence Public Safety Complex calling on the City of Providence to provide additional staff and resources to the Providence […]Read More

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Rep George Nardone responds to Central Coventry Fire District request

State House, Providence – In response to the Providence Journal’s April 1, 2022 Hummel Report, which indicated that the Central Coventry Fire District will need to cease operations by June without state assistance, Representative George Nardone offers the following statement: “In 2019, the General Assembly passed H5662, which eliminated an important firefighter contract negotiating tool […]Read More