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Reed Boosts RI Transportation and Housing Funding in ‘Coronabus’ Appropriations

Sen. Reed’s leadership on THUD Approps helps direct $360M to RIDOT, including $60 million for bridges WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Ranking Member of the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (THUD) Appropriations Subcommittee, announced a major infusion of transportation funding for Rhode Island in the 2021 Omnibus Appropriations […]Read More

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T.F. GREEN AIRPORT PREPARED FOR HOLIDAY TRAVEL

TSA’s “Travel With Ease” campaign urges PreCheck® enrollment to foster easier, low-touch Holiday Travel WARWICK, RI – Tuesday, December 22, 2020 – Amid continued expectations for lowered air travel volume, T. F. Green Airport (PVD) remains prepared to help foster safe travels for those who may need to fly this holiday season.  In addition to maintaining […]Read More

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Providence City Council Hires Paul J. Fox III as Chief

PROVIDENCE, R.I. Providence City Council President Sabina Matos today announced a new chief of staff to support the work of the 15-member Council. Paul J. Fox, III (P.J.) will begin on Monday, December 21, 2020.  “We are excited to welcome P.J. to our team,” stated Council President Sabina Matos. “His career has been dedicated to serving […]Read More

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FIVE TIED TO MILLIONS OF DOLLARS IN TELEMARKETING FRAUD CONVICTED

PROVIDENCE – United States Attorney Aaron L. Weisman today announced that his office recently convicted the fifth India-based telemarketing fraudster in the past three months who, like the others, was investigated and arrested by the FBI and charged by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for participating in telemarketing fraud schemes that targeted and United States Attorney […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island welcomes Jenny

PROVIDENCE, RI (December 21, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jenny Bautista as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) manager. In this role, Bautista provides leadership and consultation for all company-wide DEI programming, training and education, as well as manages BCBSRI’s Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and Diversity Council. Bautista […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island welcomes Jenny

PROVIDENCE, RI (December 21, 2020) –Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has named Jenny Bautista as diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) manager. In this role, Bautista provides leadership and consultation for all company-wide DEI programming, training and education, as well as manages BCBSRI’s Employee Business Resource Groups (EBRGs) and Diversity Council. Bautista […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island supports Medicare

Contactless grocery delivery and virtual offerings designed to keep seniors safe and healthy at home PROVIDENCE, RI – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) is helping older Rhode Islanders stay safe and healthy this holiday season with weekly grocery delivery. This program comes at no cost to certain high-risk Medicare Advantage members. In […]Read More

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Treasurer Magaziner Recognizes Seven RI Champions with “Distinguished Service” Awards

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – General Treasurer Seth Magaziner held his inaugural “General Treasurer’s Distinguished Service Awards” ceremony. During the ceremony, the Treasurer recognized seven Rhode Island individuals and organizations who have been strong partners to the Office of the General Treasurer in supporting increased economic opportunity for all Rhode Islanders.  “I’m so proud to award the first-ever […]Read More