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Governor McKee Declares State of Emergency, Issues Travel Ban Ahead

Governor Enables Activation of Rhode Island National Guard to Support Statewide Response Governor Activates State Emergency Operations Center State Government Closed on Monday PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today declared a State of Emergency for Rhode Island, issued a travel ban, and enabled the activation of the Rhode Island National Guard as needed ahead of blizzard […]Read More

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Governor McKee Updates Rhode Islanders on State Preparations for Winter

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today outlined the preparations and resources his administration has mobilized in advance of the upcoming winter storm, which is expected to bring blizzard conditions throughout the state. The National Weather Service has issued a blizzard warning for Rhode Island beginning on Sunday, February 22, at 4:00 p.m.   “With […]Read More

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City of Providence Announces Citywide Parking Ban Ahead of Winter

Snow removal efforts, warming centers, and city services are in place as a winter storm approaches PROVIDENCE, RI — Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) today urged Providence residents to take appropriate precautions as a winter storm is forecast to bring significant hazardous conditions to the city from Sunday, February […]Read More

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Washington Bridge & I-195, East Providence/Providence

Construction-related activities continue on the Washington Bridge Rebuild project, including design, survey, permit applications, and material ordering.   On Monday morning, February 23, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., weather permitting, motorists can expect one-way traffic for bridge inspections on Gano Street and Waterfront Drive under the Washington Bridge. On Tuesday night, February 24, and Tuesday and […]Read More

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Magaziner Announces Nurses Union President as State of the Union

Magaziner will bring Lynn Blais, President of United Nurses and Allied Professionals, to Draw Attention to the Devastating Impacts of Trump and Republicans’ Cuts to Health Care WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) announced today that Lynn Blais, President of the United Nurses and Allied Professionals (UNAP), will be his guest for President Trump’s State […]Read More

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Foulkes Blasts McKee Over IT Failure Affecting State Workers’ Pay

Providence, RI — Helena Buonanno Foulkes released a statement following reporting that the McKee administration is asking state workers to determine how much they are owed in wages from the State’s botched Enterprise Resource Planning System rollout: “Due to the pattern of incompetence of the McKee administration, more than a thousand state workers have not received their full […]Read More

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Magaziner Statement on Supreme Court Ruling Against Trump Tariffs

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) today issued the following statement after the Supreme Court ruled against Trump’s use of tariffs under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act as part of case, Learning Resources, Inc. vs. Trump. “Today’s Supreme Court ruling is a win for working people, who have endured the costs of President Trump’s […]Read More