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
WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to help make homeownership attainable for more veterans, active duty service members, and widowed military spouses, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a special VA Home Loan Program. The VA Home Loan Program is the primary tool for helping veterans and their spouses achieve the American dream of […]Read More
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
The Rhode Island State Police today announced that on Thursday, October 19, 2023, the High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force, assisted by members of the United States Postal Inspection Service and the Bristol Police Department, arrested Collin Gaska, age 37, of 14 Peckham Place, Bristol, Rhode Island on firearms and narcotics charges. This […]Read More
Thirteenth Top 10 “Best Airport” honor for PVD since 2017 Warwick, RI – October 20, 2023 – USA Today has named Rhode Island T. F. Green International Airport (PVD) as a winner in the 2023 “USA TODAY 10Best Readers’ Choice” travel award contest for “Best Small Airport” in the nation for 2023. PVD placed 7th in […]Read More
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
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
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
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
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