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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

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Linda E. Hurley to Receive National Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award

National Council for Mental Wellbeing to Recognize Hurley During NatCon24, April 15-17 Cranston, R.I. (April 2, 2023) — The National Council for Mental Wellbeing will present Linda E. Hurley with its Lifetime Achievement Award in recognition of her distinguished career. The National Council’s Lifetime Achievement Award recognizes individuals for their tireless efforts to improve the lives of […]Read More