Because of the Juneteenth holiday on June 19th, the next Pawtucket City Council and Board of License Commissioners meetings will be held on TUESDAY, June 18, 2024, at their regular times; 7:00 p.m. for the City Council meeting preceded by the Board of License Commissioners meeting at 6:45 p.m. This is one day earlier than normal. If […]Read More
STEAMSHIP AUTHORITY TEAMSTERS DEMAND FAIR CONTRACT, IMPROVED SCHEDULES
As Summer Kicks Off, Ferry Workers Sound the Alarm Over Working Conditions (HYANNIS, Mass.) – The following is a statement from Teamsters Local 59 President and Business Representative Jeff Sharp regarding ongoing contract negotiations with the Steamship Authority. “For months, Local 59 has been engaging with the Steamship Authority to negotiate new collective bargaining agreements […]Read More
Cranston, RI — Jenn Caputi today expressed her appreciation to Senator Frank Lombardi for his years of public service as he prepares to step down. “Senator Lombardi showed commendable commitment during his time as Senator,” Caputi said. “I respect Senator Lombardi’s integrity and passion for serving our community,” Caputi continued. “I wish Senator Lombardi all the […]Read More
City Council Proposes Halting Providence Investments in Israel Bonds over
Providence, RI – Tonight, Providence City Councilors heard an ordinance that would divest city funds from Israel sovereign bonds and prevent future investments in sovereign bonds of governments accused of war crimes and human rights violations. The move makes Providence’s City Council one of the first city governments in the country to consider such action. Since […]Read More
Statement from Ernie Almonte, Executive Director of the League of Cities and Towns, on General Assembly’s enactment of reforms to the Law Officers’ Bill of Rights: “The League applauds the House and Senate for enacting reforms to the Law Officers’ Bill of Rights which will improve transparency and address serious flaws in the system while […]Read More
Jury finds Providence man guilty of felony assault and firearms
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Governor McKee Signs National Gun Violence Awareness Day Proclamation
PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by advocates for gun safety, Governor McKee today signed a proclamation declaring Friday, June 7, as the 10th annual National Gun Violence Awareness Day. Elected officials in attendance included Secretary of State Gregg Amore, Treasurer James Diossa, Senator Sandra Cano (D-District 8), and Representative Jennifer Boylan (D-District 66), while representatives of Moms Demand Action for […]Read More
Governor McKee, Commissioner Infante-Green Recognize Weekly Attendance Leaders and Improved Schools
Week of May 20, 2024 PROVIDENCE, RI – Acknowledging the importance of consistent attendance in education and in alignment with the #AttendanceMatters campaign, Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green are pleased to highlight the top elementary, middle, and high schools with the greatest average weekly attendance. The following schools are Rhode Island’s attendance leaders for the week of May 20, 2024*: Elementary: Oak Lawn Elementary School – 97.3% Middle: Times2 STEM Academy** – 98.7% High: The Greene School […]Read More
The City of Pawtucket Awarded $670,000 from RIDEM Grant and
PAWTUCKET, RI (June 5, 2024) – The City of Pawtucket has received a total of $670,000 for the John Street Splash Pad & Playground Improvements. The total amount is combined funding from the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (RIDEM) and from the Rhode Island Executive Office of Health and Human Services (EOHHS) and the […]Read More
Massachusetts residents in Bristol and Worcester counties who experienced damage from the storms and flooding that took place Sept. 11-13, 2023 are eligible to apply to FEMA’s Individual Assistance program. FEMA’s Individual Assistance program is intended to cover uninsured or underinsured expenses to repair, rebuild or replace damage to your primary residence. FEMA grants […]Read More
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