Former Providence City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nirva Lafortune has decided to explore a candidacy for the seat to soon be vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. “First, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Congressman Cicilline and thank him for his service to our state and nation thus far. I look forward to […]Read More
Governor highlights funding for LASA grant program in #RIReady budget proposal PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos, and the Rhode Island General Assembly pledged their support to continue funding the Local Agriculture and Seafood Act (LASA), an important catalyst in strengthening the local food system, at historically high levels in fiscal year 2024. […]Read More
Congressman Cicilline has been a tremendous leader and a strong ally to the City of Pawtucket and while I am thrilled for him to be taking on this new role, his value in Congress will certainly be missed. His experience will bring a world of knowledge to the RI Foundation. While I am extremely flattered […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee announced today that he has nominated Collin Geiselman to be the Rhode Island Public Defender. Geiselman has served as the Assistant Public Defender since 2003, as well as Chief of the Trial Division since 2015. “As a talented leader with years of experience, Collin has spent decades in public service […]Read More
Cicilline will join the Foundation June 1, 2023 The Rhode Island Foundation today announced that Hon. David N. Cicilline will serve as its next president and chief executive officer. Cicilline has represented Rhode Island’s first congressional district in the U.S. House of Representatives since 2011 and plans to step down from his seat effective June […]Read More
STATE HOUSE – Rhode Island House Speaker K. Joseph Shekarchi, Senate President Dominick J. Ruggerio and House Minority Leader Michael W. Chippendale announce that a Stipulation of Dismissal has been filed today in the Superior Court dismissing all claims in the matter of Filippi v. Mattiello et al. The suit was originally filed in 2020 […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – At tonight’s City Council meeting, President Rachel Miller appointed five members to the city’s Special Committee on Environment and Resiliency, a group that will provide legislative recommendations to the Council in all matters related to the city’s environment and sustainability goals. Members of the committee include Councilor Sue AnderBois, Councilwoman Helen Anthony, Councilman […]Read More
Beginning in February, the Department of Public Works (DPW) will begin a new bulky waste program and a new recycling awareness program – where designated members of the DPW team will be monitoring recycling bins as well as bulky waste (trash items too large to fit in bins). “Our new recycling education and bulky waste […]Read More
Providence, RI – “Congratulations to Chief Perez on this historic day for the city of Providence,” said Council President Rachel Miller (Ward 13). “With nearly three decades of experience, I am confident that Chief Perez will lead the men and women of the Providence Police Department ethically and with integrity. Thanks to Majors Lanni and […]Read More
Treasury Department Announces Puerto Rico to Receive up to $109 Million to Promote Small Business Growth and Entrepreneurship through President Biden’s American Rescue Today, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced Puerto Rico will receive up to $109 million in funding under the State Small Business Credit Initiative (SSBCI) in President Biden’s American Rescue Plan. […]Read More
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