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City of Pawtucket Celebrates Successful 2023-2024 Youth to Senior Snow

PAWTUCKET – As the winter season draws to a close, Pawtucket celebrates the success of its Youth to Senior Snow Shoveling program, which provided crucial assistance to residents throughout the colder months. The initiative, spearheaded by Mayor Donald R. Grebien, Chief Equity Officer Charles “Chachi” Carvalho, Mary Lou Moran, Director of the Leon Mathieu Senior Center, […]Read More

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RI Congressional Delegation Urges SBA to Swiftly Assist Local Businesses

Delegation requests expeditious review of economic assistance to RI small businesses WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Representatives Seth Magaziner and Gabe Amo sent a letter to the Small Business Administration (SBA) requesting the agency to expeditiously review applications for economic assistance and provide updates on its efforts to deliver federal […]Read More

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Reed & Whitehouse Help Deliver $1M for CCAP’s Warwick Health

WARWICK, RI – The first week of April is National Public Health Week.  This year’s theme is “Protecting, Connecting and Thriving: We Are All Public Health.” To celebrate, U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse today joined Comprehensive Community Action Program (CCAP) and community partners, including Warwick Mayor Frank Picozzi and State House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, at […]Read More

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Rhode Island Department of Education to Host Statewide Education Job

RIDE partnering with 50+ employers, including local education agencies, educator preparation programs, transportation companies, and more PROVIDENCE, R.I. — The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) will host a statewide job fair at the Crowne Plaza in Warwick this Wednesday to promote and provide individuals in the job market with direct access to open opportunities in a […]Read More

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

Week of March 24, 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 March 24, 2024*: Elementary: Charlestown Elementary School, Chariho Regional School District – 96.7% Middle: Scituate Middle School – […]Read More

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Mayor Brett Smiley Unveils Providence’s Impact Mitigation Response for the

Infrastructure Changes to Reduce Traffic, Improve Safety and Support Neighbors and Local Businesses PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced Providence’s comprehensive impact mitigation plan to reduce traffic, improve safety, prevent additional damage to local streets and alleviate the burden the Washington Bridge closure is having on our neighbors and local businesses. The […]Read More

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Reed & Magaziner Deliver $707,000 to Upgrade Coventry Police Equipment

COVENTRY, RI – Modern police cars, radios, computers, and technology infrastructure are critical tools to help local police departments keep residents safe and communities secure during an emergency. The Coventry Police Department is slated to receive $707,000 in federal funding secured by U.S. Senator Jack Reed and U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) to help the town […]Read More