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Amo Leads Introduction of Bipartisan Resolution to Establish “Vets Get

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressmen Gabe Amo (D-RI-01), Garret Graves (R-LA-06), and Seth Moulton (D-MA-06) introduced a resolution to establish “Vets Get Outside Day” to support veterans struggling with mental health challenges. Nearly 460,000 veterans were diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries between 2020 and 2022, and there were 6,146 veteran suicide deaths in 2020. U.S. Senators Bill Cassidy, M.D. (R-LA), Angus King (I-ME), […]Read More

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Governor McKee Nominates Katelyn Medeiros as Rhode Island’s Next Child

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced Katelyn Medeiros, Esq., as his nomination for the State of Rhode Island’s next Child Advocate. “Katelyn is a proven and passionate leader who has championed the safety and well-being of Rhode Island children for more than a decade, including the last two years as our state’s acting director. […]Read More

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The Deadline to Apply for FEMA Disaster Assistance is May

WARWICK, RI. – The deadline to apply for FEMA assistance for the severe storms and flooding that took place Dec. 17-19, 2023, and Jan. 9-13, 2024 is May 20, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. ET. Homeowners and renters in Kent, Providence and Washington counties with uninsured losses from the storms may be eligible for financial assistance for temporary lodging, basic home repairs, personal property losses […]Read More

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Amo Announces Winner of First Congressional Art Competition

PAWTUCKET, RI – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced the winner of the 2024 Congressional Art Competition for Rhode Island’s First Congressional District — Burnout (Self-Portrait) by Vivian Wen. A tenth-grade Advanced Placement (AP) Art student at Barrington High School, Ms. Wen’s submission was selected by a panel of three local judges out of all the artwork received. Complimentary tickets […]Read More

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Rhode Island Foundation’s 2023 Annual Report: a year of transition,

We’re excited to share our 2023 Annual Report and hope that you find it to be a useful reflection on a year of transition, future planning, and impressive growth and impact. As you’ll see throughout its pages, the team at the Foundation ably balanced effective grantmaking, inspiring philanthropy, and listening and learning from the Rhode […]Read More

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McKee Administration Announces Approval of $102 Million in New Housing

Funding announced for more than 1,000 homes When combined with developments previously funded by State Fiscal Recovery funds, these awards will finance more than 2,600 homes PROVIDENCE, RI – Today Governor Dan McKee, the Department of Housing, and RIHousing announced the approval of over $102 million in funding awards for housing construction, preservation, and operating costs […]Read More

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Governor McKee Names Mindy Penney to I-195 Redevelopment District Commission

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today his nomination of Mindy Penney to serve on the I-195 Redevelopment District Commission. “Mindy is a proven innovator and entrepreneur. Her insight and expertise will be invaluable in helping us develop economic opportunities for Rhode Island,” said Governor Dan McKee. “I look forward to working with Mindy and the rest […]Read More

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Amo Leads Effort to Crackdown on Cryptocurrency Funding of Russia’s

Letter to Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen probes possible sanction evasions and prevention methods WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) led a letter to U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen expressing concerns that a Moscow-based cryptocurrency exchange, Garantex, is reportedly facilitating sanctions evasion and helping fund Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine. Specifically, Congressman Amo requested information from Secretary Yellen […]Read More

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AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools

Week of May 5, 2024  PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of May 5, 2024*: Elementary: Frenchtown School, East Greenwich – 98% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98.6% High: The Greene School – […]Read More