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Amo Statement on Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s Decades of Public Service

Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: “Thank you to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for a lifetime of service to the American people. For nearly 40 years, Speaker Pelosi has been a tireless champion for opportunity, equality and progress; she shattered glass ceilings […]Read More

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Magaziner Statement on Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi’s Announced Retirement

WARWICK, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement in response to Speaker Emerita’s Nancy Pelosi’s announcement to retire from Congress after this term: “Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a trailblazer whose legacy as one of our nation’s most effective leaders is unmatched. Under her leadership, our country made historic progress to expand health insurance […]Read More

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BRYANT UNIVERSITY ADDED TO FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ POTENTIAL TEAM

SMITHFIELD, RHODE ISLAND – General Treasurer James Diossa, Bryant President Dr. Ross Gittell, and Governor Daniel McKee jointly announced today that Bryant University is the first site in New England to be selected for inclusion in the expanded FIFA World Cup 26™ Base Camp brochure of potential sites that can be selected as a Team […]Read More

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Governor McKee, Newport and Middletown Kick Off Community Learning Center

NEWPORT, RI — At the Florence Gray Center today, Governor McKee, local elected officials, and community partners kicked off a $7.5 million renovation effort to create a Newport and Middletown Community Learning Center. The 15,700-square-foot renovation will include an expanded welcome area and meeting space, as well as a computer lab and individual conference rooms. […]Read More

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Governor Dan McKee Statement on Roger Williams Medical Center and

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement on Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.   “Our priority is to ensure that Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital remain open and operating. These facilities are essential to their communities and to Rhode Island’s health […]Read More

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More than 120,000 fans thrilled at Pitbull’s concerts in Australia

Sydney, Australia (November 3, 2025) — International superstar Pitbull once again proved why he is known as Mr. Worldwide, delivering a series of explosive performances across Australia that left audiences and critics in awe. As part of the Fridayz Live 2025 tour , Pitbull headlined a powerful, nostalgia-filled lineup that included Mariah Carey, Wiz Khalifa, Lil Jon and more, performing to sold-out crowds […]Read More

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Attorney General Neronha, coalition sue Trump Administration to block Public

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha and 21 other attorneys general today filed a lawsuit against the U.S. Department of Education (ED) for unlawfully restricting eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, which allows government and nonprofit employees to have their federal student loans forgiven after 10 years of service. The attorneys general […]Read More

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Governor McKee Blasts Congressional Republicans as Rhode Islanders Face Rising

PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Islanders enter the first full week of Open Enrollment for HealthSource RI, over 40,000 residents are discovering they will be faced with higher health insurance premiums in 2026 because Congressional Republicans are allowing the Affordable Care Act’s enhanced premium tax credits to expire.   “Washington Republicans are making health care […]Read More