Category : Politics

ARPA Funding PROVIDENCE, RI – Councilors received proposed changes for the spending of $20 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds. Mayor Brett Smiley proposes amending two ARPA ordinances that would shift spending the remaining funds on long-term investments, such as infrastructure, improving city services, and housing. Cranston Street Armory Investments Total allocation $1,000,000 Increase […]Read More

WASHINGTON, DC — In an effort to help make homeownership attainable for more veterans, active duty service members, and widowed military spouses, the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has a special VA Home Loan Program. The VA Home Loan Program is the primary tool for helping veterans and their spouses achieve the American dream of […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration today shared a video update on the State House preservation and restoration project announced by Governor McKee in late July. Watch the video, here. “Rhode Island is fortunate to have one of the most beautiful state houses in the country,” said Governor McKee. “It was clear that the building’s facade was in […]Read More

PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement on today’s jobs report, which shows that Rhode Island’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.6 percent, the lowest in recorded history. Rhode Island’s unemployment rate is also well below the national rate of 3.8 percent, and September marked the 22nd consecutive month that the state’s unemployment rate was below the U.S. […]Read More

Pawtucket, RI – The Pawtucket Board of Canvassers announced they will join thousands of organizations nationwide in celebration of Vote Early Day on October 26, 2023. Vote Early Day is a civic holiday founded by national nonprofits, businesses, election administrators, and influences to ensure that every American has the tools and knowledge to cast their […]Read More