Early voting is now open! Head over to City Hall and cast your ballot. Your vote matters! For more information visit vote.ri.gov.Read More
PAWTUCKET, RI – With the news of Don Carlson ending his campaign and supporting Senator Cano, the Cano campaign issues the following statement: We are thankful for Don Carlson’s kind words about Sandra. Voters deserve someone in Congress they can trust and Sandra’s actions have demonstrated that she is that candidate. We hope to earn the support […]Read More
Over $350M has already been dispersed through FY 23 to support Rhode Islanders, small businesses and health care providers PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that the State has deployed more than $350 million in pandemic-relief State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) through June 2023. The funds have gone to develop affordable housing, support small businesses […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW) Local 99 today announced its endorsement of Lt. Governor Sabina Matos for Congress in the special election for Rhode Island’s 1st District. IBEW represents workers in the electrical industry including construction, gas and electric utilities, telecommunications, railroads, and government agencies. “Sabina Matos is someone who […]Read More
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Governor McKee, DHS Announce CCAP for Child Care Staff Pilot
CRANSTON, RI — Governor Dan McKee and Department of Human Services Director Kimberly Merolla-Brito today announced the launch of the Child Care Assistance Program (CCAP) for Child Care Staff pilot, which was approved in the FY 24 Budget, and expands income eligibility for qualifying providers needing affordable child care. The program expands income eligibility to 300% of the Federal […]Read More
[Providence, RI] – Today, Gabe Amo’s campaign for Congress is releasing a new polling memo and full polling results for an internal poll conducted between August 15 and August 17. The key findings from Global Strategy Group’s latest memo to our campaign are: Gabe has surged to second place as voters have been introduced to […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – State Senator Samuel Zurier (SD3 East Side of Providence) today announced his support and endorsement of Sandra Cano in the race for Congressional District One. Zurier joins his fellow East Side progressive leaders State Representative Edith Ajello, State Representative Rebecca Kislak, former State Senator Gayle Goldin, and State Senator Meghan Kallman, who represents […]Read More
CRASNTON, RI – August 23, 2023: Cranston Mayor Kenneth J. Hopkins today expressed excitement and support for the pending formal announcement of Costco coming to Cranston. “After many months of speculation, discussions, and development meetings, I am pleased that the formal steps will be rolled out that will soon lead to the establishment of a […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI –Over the last several years, police departments across the state and country have encountered difficulties with recruiting new police officers. Contrary to the trend, the East Providence Police Department has found success in recruiting officers to join the rank and file over the last 18 months all while facing retirements and other staffing […]Read More
PAWTUCKET, RI – On the birthday of her daughter and first child, Arianna Hallel, State Senator Sandra Cano, a Democrat running for U.S. Congress, today released her final television ad, titled “Elect a Mom”. The ad features women of all ages highlighting what needs to be done in Congress. The ad begins with eleven-year-old, Ruby, […]Read More