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State, city and school leaders moving forward together in East

The city had the opportunity to meet with Gov. Dan McKee, Deputy COS Joseph Almond and other East Providence team members including Superintendent Dr. Sandra Forand, School Committee Chair Jenni Furtado, Council President Bob Rodericks and Police Chief Chris Francesconi to discuss the Washington Bridge closure impact on our city.   The city has been […]Read More

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Amo Announces Over $586,000 to Help Homeless Veterans Secure Housing

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Gabe Amo (RI-01) announced that the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) provided $586,431 in federal funding to help homeless veterans and their families find permanent housing. The Rhode Island Housing and Mortgage Finance Corporation will receive $337,554.00 and the North Providence Housing […]Read More

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Mayor Hopkins Signs on In Support of National Children’s Dental

Photo: Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins (second from left) was joined by his granddaughter and Cranston student, Lily, as he presented a proclamation to Dr. Gayathri Shenoy, and RI Dental Association Director Aaron Guckian recognizing February as National Children’s Dental Health Month in the city of Cranston on Friday, Feb. 23, 2024. CRANSTON – Mayor Ken […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island & Brown

Survey examines Rhode Islanders’ perceptions of barriers to health and well-being and assesses health inequities in diverse communities PROVIDENCE, RI (Feb. 26, 2023) – Beginning in early March, Rhode Islanders will once again be asked at random to participate in an annual telephone survey for the RI Life Index. Now entering its 6th year, the Index captures Rhode Islanders’ […]Read More

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RI Department of State Reminds Voters of Upcoming Registration, Disaffiliation

PROVIDENCE, RI – Secretary of State Gregg M. Amore and the RI Department of State Elections Division are today reminding eligible voters of important deadlines for the Presidential Preference Primary being held on April 2, 2024. The deadline for individuals to be registered to vote to participate in the Presidential Preference Primary is March 3, 2024. […]Read More

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Rep. Diaz to host observance of 180 years of Dominican

STATE HOUSE — The House of Representatives will observe the 180th anniversary of the independence of the Dominican Republic during its session tomorrow, Feb. 27. Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) will lead the celebration by sponsoring a resolution commemorating the anniversary of the Dominican Republic’s independence from Haiti, which took place on Feb. 27, 1844. […]Read More