Forecasts are calling for a significant snowstorm to impact Rhode Island from Sunday night into Monday. Heavy, wet snow combined with strong wind gusts could damage trees and bring down power lines, leading to potential outages. Our crews are mobilizing in advance and will be pre-staged across the state to respond quickly and safely as […]Read More
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
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
The City of Pawtucket has issued a CITYWIDE PARKING BAN beginning at 5:00 pm tomorrow, February 22nd, until further notice. Street parking will not be permitted during this ban. For more information, including alternative parking options, visit www.pawtucketri.gov.Read More
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
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
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
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
Governor McKee Announces Statewide Virtual Support Hub for People Impacted
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the launch of a statewide virtual support hub to assist all communities impacted by the devastating shooting at the Dennis M. Lynch Arena in Pawtucket. The website, Governor.RI.gov/SupportHub, will serve as a centralized resource for people across the state who are seeking support in the aftermath of the tragedy. The hub provides information on available virtual and in-person […]Read More
Rep. Magaziner Statement on Visit to Wyatt Detention Center
“Today, pursuant to my oversight duties as a member on the House Committee on Homeland Security, I conducted an inspection of the Wyatt Detention Facility in Central Falls. As with other inspections I have conducted of ICE and Border Patrol detention facilities, my focus was on assessing the condition of the facility and the ability […]Read More