Dear Pawtucket Residents, Many of you are likely aware that 46 dogs were recently rescued from a hoarding situation in the City. I’m writing to express my gratitude to the community for their unwavering support for the well-being of these animals. I’m immensely proud of the coordinated response from local shelters, volunteers, and staff who […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI — Today, Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee joined state and local officials at a litter pick-up in Middletown today to mark Earth Day and celebrate the ongoing efforts through their Litter-Free Rhode Island initiative. The event also recognized recipients of a new microgrant program, spearheaded by Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) […]Read More
Grants aimed to support clean-ups in areas disproportionately affected by trash and illegal dumping PROVIDENCE, RI- Mayor Brett P. Smiley and the Department of Public Works today announced the launch of the Litter Pilot Program, a citywide initiative aimed at reducing litter in high-volume commercial corridors. This $150,000 investment in the cleanliness and beautification of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today submitted an amendment to his FY2025 budget proposal to support housing stability and tackle homelessness in Rhode Island. The amendment also proposes the creation of a permanent funding stream to address these areas in future years. “My administration is committed to improving the housing outlook for Rhode Islanders […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced that two Providence men have been convicted in Providence County Superior Court of trafficking 16 kilograms of fentanyl and possessing two ghost guns stemming from an investigation by the Rhode Island State Police (RISP) High Intensity Drug Trafficking Area (HIDTA) Task Force into narcotics distribution in […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today filed an amendment to his FY 2025 proposed budget that would provide $1.3 million in assistance to those small businesses most significantly impacted by the Washington Bridge reconstruction. The budget amendment would redirect $1.3 million in State Fiscal Recovery Funds (SFRF) to assist the small businesses most significantly impacted […]Read More
MIDDLETOWN, RI – Governor Dan McKee and First Lady Susan McKee hosted an Earth Day event to highlight the latest efforts of their Litter-Free Rhode Island initiative. During the event, the Governor and First Lady will also announce the recipients of the Department of Environmental Management’s Litter-Free Rhode Island micro-grant program. Additionally, the Governor will sign […]Read More
CRANSTON, RI. – One month after the president issued a federal disaster declaration for the state of Rhode Island for the severe storms and flooding that took place December 17-21, 2023 and January 9-13, 2024, more than $5.8 million has been approved to help 1,305 applicants help in Kent, Providence and Washington counties. Disaster recovery specialists have been in the […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to crack down on money laundering, illicit finance, and fraud in the U.S. financial system, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) led a group of seven U.S. Senators in supporting the U.S. Treasury Department’s Financial Crimes Enforcement Network’s (FinCEN) proposed rule to require investment advisers to abide by anti-money laundering (AML) rules […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC – Recognizing that financial literacy is key to people’s financial well-being, and to encourage more schools to offer financial literacy as part of their curriculum and raise awareness about free financial literacy resources, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), a senior member of the Senate Banking Committee, along with U.S. Senator Tim Scott (R-SC), the […]Read More
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