The Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) today posted a request for proposal (RFP) to invite design-build teams to submit proposals to replace the Washington Bridge. It is live for review by interested bidders at this web page. The RFP highly encourages the use of accelerated bridge construction methods to replace the bridge and […]Read More
200+ Progressive and Human Rights Organizations Join Solidarity Statement in
Washington – Today, Our Revolution, MPower Change Action, Gen-Z for Change, and IfNotNow Movement join more than 215 progressive and human rights organizations, including Justice Democrats, People’s Action, Working Families Party, Movement for Black Lives, and Greenpeace USA, on a solidarity statement in support of the student encampments and protests for Palestine and condemn the […]Read More
Rhode Island FC Signs Providence Native Isaac Angking to 2024
Local product adds international experience to midfield corps PAWTUCKET, R.I. (April 30, 2024) – Rhode Island FC announced today it has signed midfielder Isaac Angking for the 2024 USL Championship season, pending league and federation approval. The Rhode Island native becomes the 24th all-time acquisition for RIFC. “Isaac is a talented midfielder and we’re excited to integrate […]Read More
Governor McKee To Join CCRI Interim President Costigan for Adult
WARWICK, RI – Governor Dan McKee joined CCRI Interim President Dr. Rosemary A. Costigan for a roundtable discussion with CCRI adult students — who returned to college through the Fresh Start Scholarship — to learn how this program is allowing hundreds of adult Rhode Islanders to return to CCRI to finish their degrees. The Fresh […]Read More
Just in Time for Rhode Island Independence Day PROVIDENCE, RI – The refurbished statue of the Independent Man is heading back home and will be available for public viewing just in time for Rhode Island Independence Day. “As promised, I want to make sure that Rhode Islanders have another chance to see the Independent Man up […]Read More
Mayor Smiley Joins Fellow Mayors in Washington D.C. to Fight
Nearly 50 Mayors Hold Press Conference in D.C to Push for Housing Solutions PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley will today join nearly fifty fellow mayors as part of the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) in a press conference in Washington, D.C. to advocate for federal solutions to the housing and homelessness crisis affecting cities […]Read More
AttendanceMattersRI: Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders
Week of April 22, 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 April 22, 2024*: Elementary: Wyman Elementary School, Warwick – 95.4% Middle: North Smithfield Middle School – 98% High: North Smithfield High School […]Read More
There are several ways to apply: Visit a Disaster Recover Center. To find a center close to you, go online to: DRC Locator, or text DRC along with your Zip Code to 43362 (Ex: DRC 04074) Call the FEMA Helpline at 800-621-3362. Help is available in most languages. The Helpline is available daily from 7 a.m. to 11 […]Read More
Local Leaders Support LEOBOR Reform, Oppose Unfunded Mandates at State
Highlight Negative Impacts of Unfunded Mandates, Costs to Property Taxpayers PROVIDENCE – Municipal leaders joined forces at the State House today to highlight the Rhode Island League of Cities & Towns’ priorities for the remainder of the 2024 session of the General Assembly. Mayor Charles A. Lombardi of North Providence “The League of Cities and Towns […]Read More
Four Rhode Island Schools, One District Receive U.S. Department of
Award honors schools, districts, and postsecondary institutions for reducing environmental impact and costs, improving health and wellness, offering effective sustainability education The U.S. Department of Education today announced the 2024 U.S. Department of Education Green Ribbon Schools, District Sustainability Awardees, and Postsecondary Sustainability Awardees. In Rhode Island, four schools were named U.S. Department of Education […]Read More