WASHINGTON – U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) issued the following statement today: “I congratulate Secretary Raimondo on her confirmation today. I look forward to continuing to work with her to grow Rhode Island’s economy and create greater opportunities for the folks who live here.” “I spoke with Governor McKee after our press conference yesterday. I […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — The U.S. Senate voted 84-15 today to confirm Governor Gina M. Raimondo as the next U.S. Secretary of Commerce. Incoming Secretary Raimondo will replace acting-Commerce Secretary Wynn Coggins, who previously served as Commerce Deputy Assistant Secretary for Administration, before being tapped by President Biden to lead the agency on an interim basis. “I […]Read More
Gov. Gina Raimondo on Tuesday secured confirmation from the U.S. Senate as the nation’s next secretary of commerce, becoming the first Rhode Island politician elevated to the president’s cabinet in more than 70 years. An overwhelming majority of senators voted to confirm Raimondo during a floor session Tuesday afternoon. Raimondo left Rhode Island for Washington […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Incoming Governor Dan McKee and his wife Susan received their first dose of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine this morning at the Dunkin’ Donuts Center. The Incoming Governor and his wife became eligible to receive the vaccine last week when the state expanded its vaccination program to include individuals between the ages of 65 and […]Read More
The Attorney General will continue to advocate for important changes to the state’s consumer protection law; Office to share consumer tips, alerts and stories throughout the week PROVIDENCE, RI – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha will join the Federal Trade Commission and more than 100 federal, state, and local agencies, consumer groups, and national advocacy […]Read More
This Tuesday morning, Incoming Governor Dan McKee was greeted with applause as he entered Cumberland Town Hall this morning to vote. Rhode Island is holding a special election Tuesday. Voters will decide on seven bond questions totaling $400 million in borrowing. Adding interest over the 20-year life of the bonds brings the total cost to […]Read More
By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – For weeks early last year, one U.S. state governor, New York’s Andrew Cuomo, stood out for his adept handling of the coronavirus pandemic as he shut down nonessential businesses in the state to prevent the spread of the virus and at daily nationally televised news conferences attacked the federal government’s halting […]Read More
Budget reconciliation bill contains approximately $1.7 billion in state and local aid for RI, $1,400 relief payments, enhanced unemployment benefits, and support for a national vaccination plan WASHINGTON – Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI) today voted for H.R. 1319, the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021, a budget reconciliation bill that will support the implementation of President Joe […]Read More
By Ken Bredemeier WASHINGTON – Millions of pages of former U.S. President Donald Trump’s tax returns and business documents have been turned over to New York prosecutors after he lost a 17-month effort to keep investigators from obtaining them. The records, including the federal income tax returns Trump filed with the government’s Internal Revenue Service from […]Read More
WASHINGTON – House Armed Services Committee’s Subcommittee on Cyber, Innovative Technologies, and Information Systems Chairman Jim Langevin (D-RI), House Foreign Affairs Committee Lead Republican Michael McCaul (R-TX), Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Gregory W. Meeks (D-NY), and Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI), Adam Kinzinger (R-IL), and Bill Keating (D-MA) introduced the Cyber Diplomacy Act of 2021. This bill will […]Read More
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