Category : Community

Last night, a group of protestors gathered outside my family home. While they’re within their right to dissent with my public positions as an elected official, their trespass and use of illegal fireworks on my property did not adhere to the spirit of democratic debate but was instead meant to intimidate and coerce.  They’re also […]Read More

Division unveils webpage, online application form, and FAQs as part of relief program PROVIDENCE — The Rhode Island Division of Taxation today unveiled a new webpage, onlineapplication form, and FAQs as part of a relief program announced by Governor Gina M. Raimondo forrestaurants and bars that have been ordered to close earlier than usual because […]Read More

MIDDLETOWN, RI- The staff at Lucy’s Hearth is pleased to announce the addition of Maria Figueras, a new bilingual housing navigator helping residents bridge the language barrier as they and their families look for a place of their own. Figueras has already helped to place at least one Lucy’s Hearth family as they went from […]Read More

Division to issue grants of up to $10,000 to help make up for loss of business PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Governor Gina M. Raimondo today announced a relief program forrestaurants, bars, and other such businesses that have been ordered to close earlier than usualbecause of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Using federal Coronavirus Relief Funds, theGovernor […]Read More

The Providence City Council passed a resolution requesting that the State of Rhode Island take an active role in easing the liquor license renewal process for Rhode Island restaurants. This is another step the Providence City Council is taking to simplify this process for local businesses. The resolution was introduced by Councilman Pedro Espinal (Ward 10) […]Read More