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Congressman Amo Visits Local Head Start Provider Affected by Chaotic

Children’s Friend was forced to scramble to make payroll after being locked out of federal payment portal PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) visited Children’s Friend, a Head Start provider and non-profit organization in Providence affected by this week’s federal funding freeze. On Monday, Children’s Friend attempted to withdraw federal funding to make payroll on […]Read More

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Full Event Line-up Announced for Providence Culinary Collective

Tickets now on sale for inaugural food and wine festival featuring bespoke culinary experiences citywide Providence, RI – The Providence Warwick Convention & Visitors Bureau (PWCVB) is thrilled to announce that ticket sales are live for its inaugural Providence Culinary Collective, happening March 27-30, 2025 in locations throughout Providence. The Providence Culinary Collective, alongside the […]Read More

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Reed Statement on Deadly Aircraft Collision Near Reagan National Airport

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed issued the following statement today after a regional jet carrying 60 passengers and four crew members collided in midair with a U.S. Army helicopter carrying three soldiers near Reagan Washington National Airport late last night: “Our deepest condolences to the families, loved ones, and communities who are experiencing immeasurable […]Read More

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ACLU SLAMS BROWN UNIVERSITY’S ONGOING SUSPENSION OF PRO-PALESTINIAN STUDENT GROUP;

In a letter sent today to Brown University President Christina Paxson and other members of the University administration, the ACLU of Rhode Island and its student chapter condemned the school’s three-month-long “interim” suspension of the campus chapter of Students for Justice in Palestine (SJP) and called for immediate reinstatement of the group pending formal proceedings […]Read More

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New Report Reveals Rhode Island Must Focus on Making Casinos

American Lung Association “State of Tobacco Control” report releases Rhode Island grades for tobacco control policies, outlines steps to reduce burden of tobacco   Providence, RI – (January 29, 2025) – A new report from the American Lung Association urges Rhode Island lawmakers to focus on ensuring all Rhode Islanders have a smokefree workplace by establishing […]Read More

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Treasurer Diossa, Fidelity & Navigant Credit Union To Launch Financial

On Monday, February 3rd at 9:30 AM at Calcutt Middle School in Central Falls, General Treasurer James Diossa will join with local banking and financial services leaders and Calcutt 8th graders and their families to launch the Financial Capabilities Consortium Pilot Program. The new community-based program is designed to provide urban core students and their […]Read More

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Statement from Rep. Magaziner on Trump Administration Block on Federal

“Donald Trump has thrown the country into chaos by announcing his intention to illegally block funding from programs that people rely on for health care, food, public safety, education, and other essential needs. “I have been hearing from service providers, small businesses, and every day Rhode Islanders who are worried about the impact that this […]Read More

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Reed Rebukes Trump’s Disruptive Blanket Suspension of Federal Funds for

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who, along with his colleagues in the Rhode Island Congressional delegation, was among the first lawmakers to sound the alarm about President Donald Trump unilaterally directing a halt to federal grant funding for Rhode Island and states nationwide, issued the following statement as the fallout from Trump’s freeze metastasizes: “President […]Read More