Category : Culture

PROVIDENCE, RI — The following statement is issued by Sojourner House’s President and CEO, Vanessa Volz: “We are devastated by the senseless act of domestic violence that occurred in Woonsocket last night, claiming the lives of Kimberly Pieranunzi and Donald Roderick Jr. Kimberly and Donald were murdered by Sean Rivera, the 24-year old boyfriend of Kimberly’s 19-year […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI –Today, Governor Dan McKee issued the following statement: “Despite initial reporting that all recipients would receive a uniform 50% of their regular monthly benefit, this will not be the case, as the formula that USDA is requiring states to follow is more complicated. After the 50% benefit reduction, the formula subtracts 30% of a […]Read More

Washington, DC – TODAY, Congressman Gabe Amo (D-RI) issued the following statement on the retirement of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi: “Thank you to Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi for a lifetime of service to the American people. For nearly 40 years, Speaker Pelosi has been a tireless champion for opportunity, equality and progress; she shattered glass ceilings […]Read More

WARWICK, RI – Today, U.S. Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) released the following statement in response to Speaker Emerita’s Nancy Pelosi’s announcement to retire from Congress after this term: “Speaker Nancy Pelosi is a trailblazer whose legacy as one of our nation’s most effective leaders is unmatched. Under her leadership, our country made historic progress to expand health insurance […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI — Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement on Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital.   “Our priority is to ensure that Roger Williams Medical Center and Our Lady of Fatima Hospital remain open and operating. These facilities are essential to their communities and to Rhode Island’s health […]Read More

By Steve Klamkin Latino Public Radio As the spectre of hunger due to frozen federal food assistance hangs over millions of Americans, governors and attorneys general in more than 20 states moved Tuesday to sue the Trump administration for its refusal to release food aid during the federal government shutdown, and Rhode Island’s governor declared […]Read More