National Commemoration Highlights Former Cranston Officer AAA is proud to celebrate its School Safety Patrol program’s centennial anniversary. For 100 years, Patrollers around the world have provided school-aged children an extra sense of safety and security when going to and from school. The program and its more than 440 Lifesaving Award recipients have contributed to […]Read More
Providence Public Schools will pilot a special freshman academy next fall for approximately 200 ninth-graders and Newcomer students that is designed to ease the transition between middle school and high school. Students enrolled in the academy, located at 425 Branch Ave., will move to Dr. Jorge Alvarez High School at 375 Adelaide Ave., for grades 10-12. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee was sworn in as the 76th Governor of Rhode Island this evening in a private ceremony at the State House. The Governor and his wife Susan McKee were joined by their daughter Kara McKee and their son Matthew McKee and his fiancée Laura Clifford. Senate President Dominick Ruggerio and House Majority […]Read More
Customers can travel with their small cats and dogs for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points WASHINGTON – Amtrak announced today the expansion of its pet program allowing customers to travel with their dogs and cats up to 20 pounds onboard weekday Acela trains for only $26 or 800 Amtrak Guest Rewards points. Previously available for only weekend trips, […]Read More
401Gives: Rhode Island’s Largest, Single Day of Giving in Support of Local Nonprofits Returns April 1st with Ambitious $1.5 Million Goal Powered by United Way, last year’s first-ever effort raised $1.3 million for nearly 400 R.I. orgs Providence, R.I. (March 3, 2021) In 4 weeks, Rhode Islanders will have the opportunity to support any of more than […]Read More
Treasurer Magaziner Statement on Governor Raimondo Confirmation as Commerce Secretary
Providence, RI– This afternoon, General Treasurer Seth Magaziner released the following statement regarding Governor Gina Raimondo’s confirmation as U.S. Commerce Secretary: “I congratulate Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo on today’s confirmation. I worked with Secretary Raimondo on a number of initiatives to spur economic activity in the state, including launching new green infrastructure programs that have created […]Read More
Warwick, R.I. – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today issued the following statement after Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo was confirmed as Commerce Secretary by the United States Senate: “As Governor of Rhode Island, Gina Raimondo fought to create pathways to success for working families through her focus on job creation and economic growth. I am […]Read More
WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today: “I congratulate Secretary Raimondo on her confirmation today. I look forward to continuing to work with her to grow Rhode Island’s economy and create greater opportunities for the folks who live here.” “I spoke with Governor McKee after our press conference yesterday. I […]Read More
Reed Congratulates Raimondo on Commerce Confirmation & Welcomes Incoming Gov.
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate voted 84-15 today to confirm Governor Gina M. Raimondo as the next U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Incoming Secretary Raimondo will replace acting-Commerce Secretary Wynn Coggins, who previously served as Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, before being tapped by President Biden to lead the agency on an interim basis. “I […]Read More