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Governor McKee and RI Commerce Announce New Recipients for Innovation

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee today announced that the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation Board of Directors has approved three Innovation Vouchers totaling nearly $225,000. “When we meet businesses where they are and support their continued growth, we see a tangible and sizable impact. These programs work to help businesses achieve innovative breakthroughs while supporting their […]Read More

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Under McKee Administration, Rhode Island Secures Federal Designation as Tech

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation today announced that Rhode Island and its Southeastern New England partners have secured an official federal designation as a Tech Hub. Rhode Island’s proposal for an Ocean Tech Hub was one out of 31 inaugural Tech Hubs announced today by the Biden Administration. Today’s designation […]Read More

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Reed Welcomes President Biden’s National Security Supplemental Request

RIYADH, SAUDI ARABIA – Today, after President Biden submitted to Congress a request for national security assistance, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, and a senior member of the Senate Appropriations Committee, who is currently on a CODEL overseas, issued the following statement: “At a momentous time, President Biden is […]Read More

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FSRI Awarded $4M Grant to Expand Equitable Access to Mental

PROVIDENCE, RI – October 20, 2023 – Rhode Island children and families will now have expanded access to critical mental health services thanks to a $4,000,000, four-year grant to improve and advance the capacity of Family Service of Rhode Island’s (FSRI) Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic (CCBHC), awarded by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health […]Read More

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City Council Weighs Reallocation of $20 Million in American Rescue

ARPA Funding PROVIDENCE, RI – Councilors received proposed changes for the spending of $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mayor Brett Smiley proposes amending two ARPA ordinances that would shift spending the remaining funds on long-term investments, such as infrastructure, improving city services, and housing. Cranston Street Armory Investments Total allocation $1,000,000 Increase […]Read More

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Enjoyed 2023 Leading Women

WARWICK, RI (October 19, 2023) — On October 19, 2023, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England celebrated our Leading Women of Distinction Awards at the Squantum Association in East Providence. Our 2023 Leading Women of Distinction honorees have made incredible contributions throughout our local community. All are amazing women who have made a significant, positive impact […]Read More