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City Council Weighs Reallocation of $20 Million in American Rescue

ARPA Funding PROVIDENCE, RI – Councilors received proposed changes for the spending of $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mayor Brett Smiley proposes amending two ARPA ordinances that would shift spending the remaining funds on long-term investments, such as infrastructure, improving city services, and housing. Cranston Street Armory Investments Total allocation $1,000,000 Increase […]Read More

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Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England Enjoyed 2023 Leading Women

WARWICK, RI (October 19, 2023) — On October 19, 2023, Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England celebrated our Leading Women of Distinction Awards at the Squantum Association in East Providence. Our 2023 Leading Women of Distinction honorees have made incredible contributions throughout our local community. All are amazing women who have made a significant, positive impact […]Read More

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McKee Administration Shares Video Update of State House Restoration, Preservation

PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today shared a video update on the State House preservation and restoration project announced by Governor McKee in late July. Watch the video, here. “Rhode Island is fortunate to have one of the most beautiful state houses in the country,” said Governor McKee. “It was clear that the building’s facade was in […]Read More

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Governor McKee Statement on Today’s Jobs Numbers

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s jobs report, which shows that Rhode Island’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent, the lowest in recorded history. Rhode Island’s unemployment rate is also well below the national rate of 3.8 percent, and September marked the 22nd consecutive month that the state’s unemployment rate was below the U.S. […]Read More

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PAWTUCKET BOARD OF CANVASSERS ANNOUNCES PLANS TO CELEBRATE NATIONAL VOTE

Pawtucket, RI – The Pawtucket Board of Canvassers announced they will join thousands of organizations nationwide in celebration of Vote Early Day on October 26, 2023. Vote Early Day is a civic holiday founded by national nonprofits, businesses, election administrators, and influences to ensure that every American has the tools and knowledge to cast their […]Read More

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Governor McKee Announces New Cohort of Wavemaker Fellows

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Rhode Island Commerce today announced the addition of 262 new fellows to the Wavemaker Fellowship, a competitive student loan reimbursement program for professionals working in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics), certain design fields, and the healthcare sector. The Wavemaker Fellowship awards refundable tax credits of up to $6,000 […]Read More