PROVIDENCE, RI – The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is announcing that under the new Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, Rhode Island school districts and other eligible school bus operators and contractors can apply to begin replacing their fleets of school buses with clean, American-made, zero-emission buses through the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) new Clean School Bus Program. […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee is sharing the news that Dr. James McDonald, MD, MPH, will be stepping down as the Interim Director at the Department of Health so that he can focus on emerging healthcare needs of his family. Dr. McDonald’s last day of State service will be July 29, 2022. He will continue […]Read More
This weekend, Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune’s campaign to be the next Mayor of Providence will open our campaign headquarters. Our campaign is driven by the people – people who are eager to make change in Providence and eager to elect a Mayor who is a strong, ethical voice for Providence. On Saturday, June 4th at […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – The leadership of the Congressional LGBTQ+ Equality Caucus today celebrates the beginning of Pride Month, highlighting the Caucus’s achievements and committing to continuing to fight for LGBTQ+ equality. “Pride Month is a time for celebration, but it is also a time for action. As we celebrate Pride Month, we must recognize that LGBTQ+ […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – In the wake of a series of deadly mass-shootings, U.S. Senator Jack Reed is urging the U.S. Senate to come together and do something that hasn’t been done in nearly a decade: confirm someone to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF). In April, President Joe Biden nominated Steven Dettelbach, […]Read More
As First Clean & Green All Electric Over-The-Road Motorcoach Debuts in RI, Reed Seeks to Strengthen Grid Readiness to Meet Increasing EV Demand CRANSTON, RI – With gasoline prices hovering around historic highs and greenhouse gas emissions returning to unsustainably ominous pre-pandemic levels, one Cranston motorcoach company, Flagship Bus, is charging ahead and rolling out Rhode […]Read More
Providence, RI- Today, former mayoral candidate and Providence City Council President Michael Solomon announced his endorsement of Brett Smiley for Mayor of Providence in the 2022 primary. “I’ve known Brett for years and I know that he has what it takes to be the best mayor for our city,” said Solomon. “To solve the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – In accordance with a proclamation from President Joseph R. Biden, Governor Dan McKee has directed U.S. and Rhode Island flags to be flown at half-staff at all state facilities and buildings. The flags will remain at half-staff until sunset on May 28, 2022 in memory of the victims of the senseless acts of violence at Robb Elementary […]Read More
WOONSOCKET, R.I.: Mayor Lisa Baldelli-Hunt today announced that the City of Woonsocket has received a $50K Site Readiness Grant from the Rhode Island Commerce Corporation for façade improvements to the Commercial Block Building on Main Street. Site Readiness Grants are competitive, site-specific awards to advance important economic development projects in a community. The Commercial Block […]Read More
With Gov. Dan McKee’s signature on the Rhode Island Cannabis Act, adults can now legally possess and cultivate limited amounts of cannabis in the Ocean State; sales are expected to begin by December of this year PROVIDENCE, RI — After successful votes in the state legislature yesterday, Gov. Dan McKee held a signing ceremony on […]Read More
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