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On Equal Pay Day, Reed & Whitehouse Call for Passage

All Senate Democrats cosponsor legislation to help close gender wage gap, guarantee women can challenge wage discrimination   Washington, DC – On Equal Pay Day, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI) are calling on Congress to pass the Paycheck Fairness Act, legislation that would combat wage discrimination and help close the wage gap by strengthening the Equal Pay […]Read More

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Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island certifies 10

Practices to achieve designation include five Lifespan and Coastal Medical sites and three Pappas OPT physical therapy locations PROVIDENCE, R.I. (March 13, 2023) – Blue Cross & Blue Shield of Rhode Island (BCBSRI) has designated 10 more healthcare sites as LGBTQ Safe Zones, certifying that the providers have demonstrated care designed to meet the specific needs of LGBTQ patients. […]Read More

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SABINA MATOS ANNOUNCES RUN FOR CONGRESS

PROVIDENCE, RI – Rhode Island Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos announced today that she will run for U.S. Congress in the upcoming special election in Rhode Island’s First Congressional District. Matos will formally kick off her campaign in April. “Congressman David Cicilline has served our state with great distinction and we owe him a debt of […]Read More

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RIDE Announces Nearly $400,000 in Career and Technical Education Grants

CTE Comprehensive Equity Grant available to eligible high schools to close equity gaps and create opportunities for multilingual  PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) today announced applications have opened for the Career and Technical Education (CTE) Comprehensive Equity Grant. Totaling $390,000, […]Read More

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McKee Administration Provides Key Updates Related to Upcoming Winter Storm

PROVIDENCE, RI – As Rhode Island prepares for a potential high-impact, long-duration winter storm forecast to impact the area over the next two days, the McKee Administration is providing key updates and tips reminding Rhode Islanders how to stay safe. The Administration will continue to provide updates related to the storm over the next 48 hours. […]Read More

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City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

PROVIDENCE, RI– Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects strong winds and heavy, wet snow. The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Watch through Wednesday. Providence is projected to experience strong winds […]Read More

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Reed and Whitehouse Deliver $2 Million Federal Earmark for Boys

Federal funding will support the renovation of the organization’s Wanskuck Clubhouse and expand access and opportunities for local youth and families PROVIDENCE, RI – The Boys & Girls Clubs of Providence (BGCP) is getting a $2 million boost from U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse. On Friday, March 10, Reed and Whitehouse toured BGCP’s Wanskuck […]Read More