CRANSTON, RI – In an effort to help Rhode Island farmers, food producers, and the state’s agricultural sector grow and develop a healthy, sustainable future, U.S. Senator Jack Reed today announced $270,000 in Specialty Crop Block Grants. Administered at the federal level by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), these federal funds will be awarded to […]Read More
Providence, RI: The Rhode Island State Association of Firefighters Executive Board unanimously endorsed Stefan Pryor, for Treasurer for the State of Rhode Island. “Secretary Pryor has proven himself as a leader as the Commerce Secretary leading economic development in our state and helping to open business back up throughout the pandemic, getting people back […]Read More
UAW 9A represents nearly 1,000 workers in Rhode Island PROVIDENCE – Today, the United Auto Workers (UAW) announced its endorsement of Governor Dan McKee for a full term. UAW Region 9A represents nearly 1,000 workers in diverse sectors of the economy including the automotive, childcare, gaming, and human service industries. “Working Rhode Islanders need steady leadership […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI, — James Diossa and Maine Treasurer Henry Beck participated yesterday in a roundtable discussion with local college students centered on college affordability. Treasurer Beck has served as the Treasurer of Maine since 2018. Before that, he served on the Waterville, Maine City Council and in the Maine House of Representatives. Like James, Treasurer […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Shortly after 1 pm today Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza announced his endorsement of candidate Gonzalo Cuervo for the next Mayor of Providence. Mayor Elorza was joined by former Providence Mayor Angel Taveras, who had announced his endorsement of Cuervo earlier in the campaign, in a show of support from two leaders with […]Read More
WASHINGTON (August 24, 2022) — “The decision by the Biden-Harris administration to provide up to $20,000 in student loan cancellation to Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 in student loan cancellation to other qualifying borrowers is a strong start. Borrowers earning $125,000 or less and those in households with joint tax filings earning under $250,000 will receive […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, the White House announced a targeted plan to offer up to $20,000 in student loan debt relief for Pell Grant recipients and $10,000 in student loan debt relief for individuals who earn less than $125,000, and extend the pause on federal student loan payments through the end of 2022. U.S. Senator Jack Reed praised […]Read More
Newport, RI, — Today, State Senator Dawn Euer, who represents communities in Newport and Jamestown, endorsed James Diossa for General Treasurer. After leading the fight for marriage equality in Rhode Island, Senator Euer was first elected to the Senate in 2017. Senator Euer issued the following statement in support of James: I am proud to […]Read More
VOA News President Joe Biden on Wednesday praised the “extraordinary courage and dedication to freedom” of the Ukrainian people in fending off Russian fighters, six months into Moscow’s invasion, while demonstrating continued U.S. support for Kyiv’s forces with nearly $3 billion in new military aid. On Ukraine’s Independence Day marking 31 years since escaping Soviet […]Read More
President Joe Biden speaks with his grandson Beau Biden as First Lady Jill Biden waves and walks before boarding Air Force One at Andrews Air Force Base on August 10, 2022 in Maryland. AP Photo. VOA News/Associated Press WASHINGTON — First lady Jill Biden has tested positive for COVID-19 again in an apparent “rebound” case, […]Read More
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