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
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse today issued the following statement regarding Congressman Jim Langevin’s decision not to seek another term in the U.S. House of Representatives: “Jim’s courage and decency make him a personal hero of mine, so I have very mixed feelings about his retirement, but I’m sure he’s made the right decision […]Read More
Congressman Jim Langevin, First Quadriplegic Elected to Congress, Will Not
WARWICK, R.I. — Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) issued the following statement today after announcing he will not be seeking re-election: “For the last 37 years, I have woken up every day with one goal in mind: serving the people of Rhode Island. After all, I love this state, and I love the people who live […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Tonight in his State of the State address, Governor Dan McKee will unveil several significant proposals to help Rhode Island small businesses. These myriad actions aim to provide access to capital, help reduce red tape, and improve the state’s business climate. Specifically, in his FY2023 budget request to the General Assembly, Governor McKee […]Read More
The current run of inflation in the U.S. economy is putting pressure on household finances nationwide. The second half of 2021 saw several consecutive months of higher than usual price increases, reaching an overall 6.8% rate of inflation from November 2020 to November 2021. Wages have also grown in recent months but not at a […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that a former Woonsocket man was sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to serve 17 years at the Adult Correctional Institutions (ACI) after pleading to sexually assaulting a female victim under the age of 14 in 2017. Johnathon Ramsdell (age 32) waived grand jury indictment and […]Read More
New York, NY, January 18, 2022 — Glaucoma is the leading cause of blindness in African Americans and people from the Caribbean, but there is a simple way to prevent the devastating effects of glaucoma: Don’t skip your eyecare visits, advises Dr. Daniel Laroche, Director of Glaucoma Services and President of Advanced Eyecare of New York. What […]Read More
In the wake of the pandemic, a recent AAA Northeast survey showed that 89% of respondents considered the role of a travel advisor more valuable than ever before and more than half reported they are likely or very likely to book their future vacations with a travel advisor. This marks a significant increase from travelers who previously booked themselves or combined their […]Read More