Washington, DC – On the final day of Black History Month, Senators Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Jack Reed (D-RI), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), and Lindsey Graham (R-SC) today led the reintroduction of bipartisan legislation to posthumously award America’s first Black military unit with the Congressional Gold Medal. The First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act aims to […]Read More
Governor McKee Hosts Biotech Panel to Highlight Life Sciences Investments
PROVIDENCE, RI – On Monday morning, Governor Dan McKee, House Speaker Joe Shekarchi, and Commerce Secretary Liz Tanner heard from a panel of local biotechnology leaders who highlighted the impact of the proposed investments in life sciences in the Governor’s #RIReady FY24 budget. Brian Britson of Amgen, Carol Malysz of RI BIO, and Justin Fallon of […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that the Office has asked the Public Utilities Commission (PUC) to deny approval of a proposed plan submitted by Rhode Island Energy (RIE), where the company seeks a 3% increase over the next twelve months in the average annual gas bill (and proposed a plan […]Read More
Photo: U.S. Army Secretary Christine Wormuth VOA News-Jeff Seldin WASHINGTON — Not all branches of the U.S. military are equally worried about keeping pace with China’s military expansion. While U.S. Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro warned earlier this week that he needed more ships to meet the threat posed by China’s rapidly expanding naval forces, top […]Read More
Reed Works to Protect Americans from Skimpy “Junk” Health Plans
Sen. Reed joins Sen. Baldwin & colleagues in urging Biden Administration to limit availability of junk health care plans that generate real bills, but offer little meaningful protection WASHINGTON, DC – With Medicaid redetermination looming — which could lead to millions of Americans losing their Medicaid eligibility as states return health coverage programs to pre-COVID status — […]Read More
Mayor Smiley to Induct Four Community Leaders into the City’s
Carina Monge, Sharon Conard-Wells, Travis Wiggins, and Deborah Wray to be Inducted in 20th Annual Hall of Fame PROVIDENCE, RI – Tonight, Mayor Brett P. Smiley will join members of the Providence City Council, Providence Human Relations Commissioners, and community members to induct Carina Monge, Sharon Conard-Wells, Travis Wiggins, and Deborah Wray into the City’s Reverend Dr. Martin Luther […]Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman David Cicilline (D-RI), currently serving his seventh term in the United States House of Representatives, announced he has been selected to lead the Rhode Island Foundation as its President and CEO and will be leaving elected office effective June 1, 2023. A member of House Democratic Leadership and a senior […]Read More
Rep. Magaziner’s Statement on Congressman Cicilline’s Appointment to Lead the
Washington, D.C. – Following the announcement that Rep. David Cicilline will be resigning from Congress in May, Rep. Seth Magaziner released the following statement: “For over a decade, Congressman Cicilline has served the people of Rhode Island’s First Congressional District with honor, courage, and decency. Many elected officials can only dream of achieving as much as […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Senator Jack Reed, who is travelling overseas today, issued the following statement after Congressman David Cicilline announced that he plans to resign from Congress later this year to become president and CEO of the Rhode Island Foundation: “David Cicilline has always been an incredible champion for Rhode Island and for working families. […]Read More
Former Providence City Councilwoman and mayoral candidate Nirva Lafortune has decided to explore a candidacy for the seat to soon be vacated by Congressman David Cicilline. “First, I would like to extend my heartfelt congratulations to Congressman Cicilline and thank him for his service to our state and nation thus far. I look forward to […]Read More
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