Sets a focused agenda for the next fiscal year, investing in public safety and city services PROVIDENCE, RI— Today, Mayor Brett P. Smiley joined Council President Rachel Miller, members of the Providence City Council, Chief of Fire Derek Silva, Police Commander Kevin Lanni, Chief Financial Officer Lawrence J. Mancini, Department of Public Works Director Patricia […]Read More
Learn how to get involved in the engagement process for the Comprehensive Plan Update PROVIDENCE, RI – The City will be hosting a Providence Comprehensive Plan Open House on Thursday, June 22 at 6:00PM at the Providence Career and Technical Academy. This is the first of several community engagement opportunities that are part of the […]Read More
LINCOLN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and Lincoln Town Administrator Philip G. Gould signed the Learn365RI Municipal Compact. “With Lincoln joining the Learn365RI Municipal Compact, Town Administrator Philip G. Gould, town leaders and school officials are showing their commitment to making sure our students receive the very best education,” said Governor McKee. “The Town of Lincoln is […]Read More
Attorney General highlights new web resource to help consumers safely navigate solar panel purchasing process PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today announced the filing of a lawsuit against Smart Green Solar, LLC (Smart Green) and its CEO Jasjit Gotra for violating the Rhode Island Deceptive Trade Practice Act (DTPA) and engaging in […]Read More
With fewer than 80 days until Election Day, Sabina continues to build support in the special election race PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Elect Democratic Women, the member-led committee dedicated to electing more Democratic women to Congress, today announced its endorsement of Sabina Matos in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st Congressional District. “The Elect Democratic […]Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Ahead of the one-year anniversary of 988’s nationwide availability, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) is being honored as a “988 Crisis Response Champion” by the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) and the #ReimagineCrisis Campaign. A dedicated advocate for suicide prevention and mental health care, Senator Reed […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – Today, Representative Seth Magaziner (RI-02) signed onto three discharge petitions to compel House Republican leadership to act on common-sense gun safety legislation during Gun Violence Awareness Month. A discharge petition is a motion to have a bill released from its committee of jurisdiction. Once discharged, the legislation is then taken up for […]Read More
Legislation would allow states to cap consumer loan interest rates Washington, DC – U.S. Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), Bernie Sanders (I-VT), and Jeff Merkley (D-OR) have introduced legislation to protect Americans from sky-high interest rates for credit cards and other consumer loans. The Empowering States’ Rights to Protect Consumers Act […]Read More
Providence, RI – Tonight, following a second public hearing, the Providence City Council Finance Committee approved an amended $583 million FY 2024 city budget by a vote of three to zero. The budget proposal modifies residential and commercial property tax rates, helps owner-occupied residents, and asks Mayor Brett Smiley to negotiate strong PILOT agreements with tax-exempt […]Read More
State disaster declaration is a necessary step that allows Rhode Island to seek federal disaster relief funds from FHWA PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued a Declaration of Disaster Emergency to help address significant damage to the Newport Cliff Walk that occurred in 2022. This State Disaster Declaration designation means the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) […]Read More
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