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Attorney General Neronha applauds Federal Court decision dismissing challenge to

PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement addressing the United States District Court’s decision in Rhode Island Association of Coastal Taxpayers v. Neronha, et al. to dismiss a constitutional challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law: “I applaud Judge Smith’s decision to dismiss a challenge to Rhode Island’s shoreline access law and am pleased that the […]Read More

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City of Providence Launches Comprehensive Plan Survey

New survey tool bolsters engagement process for collecting community input for planning goals and policies PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett P. Smiley today announced the launch of the Comprehensive Plan Survey, one of the City’s engagement tools for gathering input from residents and stakeholders on the City’s future growth, sustainability, and policy initiatives. This user-friendly survey […]Read More

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CITIZENS FINANCIAL GROUP ANNOUNCES $50 BILLION SUSTAINABLE FINANCE TARGET

Frontline Colleagues to Engage Clients on Transition To Lower-Carbon Economy PROVIDENCE, R.I.  (September 19, 2023) —Citizens Financial Group, Inc. (NYSE: CFG or “Citizens”) today announced a $50 billion Sustainable Finance Target including $5 billion in green financing, by 2030.  The company also announced that it will engage corporate clients in high-emitting sectors on climate-related topics. To […]Read More

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Governor McKee, RIDOH Announce Rhode Island Has Joined National PSYPACT

Move expected to significantly expand access to mental health services PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Health (RIDOH) announced today that Rhode Island has joined the Psychology Interjurisdictional Compact (PSYPACT), which will expand treatment options for people in need of care from a psychologist. Properly credentialed psychologists licensed and located […]Read More

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Free Educational Series for Homeschool Families Launches

Museum of Work & Culture & Harris Public Library to Offer Bi-Monthly Programs (WOONSOCKET, R.I.) –  On Monday, October 2, the Museum of Work and Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, and the Woonsocket Harris Public Library will host the first program in their bi-monthly free educational series for homeschooled families.   The program will begin […]Read More

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RIDE Announces Child-Care and Adult Care Food Program Applications Are

PROVIDENCE, RI — The Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced that it is accepting applications from public and private institutions that would like to participate in the federally funded Child and Adult Care Food Program. Child-care centers, adult day-care centers, day care homes, schools and emergency shelters may participate in the Child and Adult […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island employees lend

Organized groups of employees will spend the workday volunteering across the state at 14 organizations addressing critical community needs PROVIDENCE, R.I. (Sept. 15, 2023) – Today, more than 530 Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) employees spread across the state to participate in Blue across Rhode Island, an annual company-sponsored day of service, […]Read More

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To Celebrate Hispanic Heritage Month, Reed Leads Walking Tour of

PROVIDENCE, RI – Eat, shop, celebrate, listen, learn, walk, and talk. U.S. Senator Jack Reedwas joined by local leaders for a celebration of Hispanic Heritage Month with a walking tour and cultural conversation highlighting Rhode Island’s vibrant Latino arts, restaurants, and small businesses and spotlighting the many contributions of Rhode Island’s diverse Latino community and […]Read More

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Rhode Island FC Announces Ortho Rhode Island as the Club’s

Ortho Rhode Island to Serve as Rhode Island FC’s Exclusive Orthopedic Partner and Provide Services as Official Team Physicians PAWTUCKET, RI — Rhode Island FC has signed Ortho Rhode Island as the club’s first “Anchor Partner”. As an Anchor Partner, Ortho Rhode Island will be Rhode Island FC’s  exclusive orthopedic partner, providing the Club with […]Read More