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Say goodbye to 250 tons of toxic timber
What 250 Tons of Old Timber Have Been Holding Back You’ve probably crossed the Point Street Bridge without giving much thought to what’s underneath it. About 300 creosote-soaked pilings have been rotting in the Providence River since the 1960s, left over from a swing mechanism that hasn’t operated in over sixty years. They leak chemicals […]Read More
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CENTRAL FALLS CITY COUNCIL MEMBERS ENDORSE LIEUTENANT GOVERNOR SABINA MATOS
CENTRAL FALLS, RI — Central Falls City Councilors Rivas, Kazarian, Solano, Peguero and Rosado Martinez today announced their endorsement of Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos for reelection, underscoring her strong ties to the city and her record of fighting for working families across Rhode Island. “Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos has been an ally to Central Falls, […]Read More
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Hope for the Future: Governor McKee Calls for Making RI
PROVIDENCE, RI — On Tuesday, Rhode Island College’s (RIC) Donovan Dining Center served as the stage for a rally to make the Hope Scholarship permanent, a key element of Governor Dan McKee’s Affordability for All agenda. The Hope Scholarship is a last-dollar scholarship that ensures free tuition for full-time juniors and seniors who live in the state and have earned a minimum 2.5 GPA. Since Governor McKee and […]Read More
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Providence City Council to Vote on Rent Stabilization
Providence, RI – Tomorrow, April 16th at 6 p.m., the Providence City Council will convene in the Council Chamber on the third floor of City Hall. Press and the public are invited to attend. Earlier this month, the City Council made Providence history by granting the first of two required passages of the rent stabilization ordinance. Over the past three months, this ordinance was informed by countless […]Read More
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Helena Foulkes Challenges Governor McKee to At Least Three Democratic
Providence, RI — With four months until Rhode Islanders start voting in the 2026 gubernatorial primary, Foulkes for Governor Communications Director Angelika Pellegrino released the following statement calling on Governor McKee to commit to at least three Democratic primary debates before the start of early voting: “Rhode Island Democratic primary voters deserve to hear […]Read More
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Overnight Route 4 Closures Scheduled for Steel Beam Placement at
As part of its ongoing project to replace the South County Trail Bridge (Route 2 over Route 4) in East Greenwich, the Rhode Island Department of Transportation (RIDOT) has scheduled overnight closures of a section of Route 4 for steel beam placement. The temporary closures are scheduled weeknights from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. as […]Read More
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Governor McKee Seeks Reduction in Gas Tax
Governor’s recommended FY 27 budget repeals last year’s gas tax increase approved by the General Assembly WAKEFIELD, RI — As part of his Affordability for All agenda, Governor Dan McKee took his call for a reduced gasoline tax to the business community today during a press conference at Wakefield’s Pier Cleaners. By repealing the two-cent increase […]Read More
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Attorney General Neronha, coalition win case against Live Nation for
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued the following statement after a jury sided with a coalition of 27 states and against Live Nation for illegally monopolizing the live entertainment industry and concert ticketing services: “For decades, Live Nation has used anticompetitive tactics to make extraordinary profits off everyday Americans, but today […]Read More
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Mayor Brett Smiley’s FY27 Budget: Investing in a Better, More
Despite rising costs, the proposed FY27 budget elevates city services without raising taxes or increasing fines PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2027 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. Following a year of increased inflation and federal turmoil, the proposed budget underscores Mayor Smiley’s ongoing commitment to protecting families, modernizing […]Read More