WASHINGTON, DC – Today, after President Joe Biden nominated Deputy Labor Secretary Julie A. Su to be the next Secretary of Labor, replacing current Secretary Marty Walsh, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement: “Julie Su is exceptionally qualified and will make an outstanding Secretary of Labor. She is a true champion of workers’ […]Read More
EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – The City of East Providence, in accordance with Rhode Island State Statute 44-5-11.6, is in the process of completing its Statistical Update. The purpose of this revaluation is to bring the assessed values of property in line with current market values. On March 7, 2023, the city’s assessor, together with Northeast […]Read More
WASHINGTON, DC — With U.S. national security at stake, the U.S. government is getting set to invest $52 billion to develop advanced computer chip manufacturing plants across the United States. U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI), the Chairman of the Senate Armed Services Committee, says boosting domestic semiconductor manufacturing is critical to strengthening America’s national defense. Reed, who […]Read More
STATE HOUSE — In conjunction with the Dominican Independence and Heritage Award Committee of Rhode Island, Rep. Grace Diaz (D-Dist. 11, Providence) and former state Sen. Juan M. Pichardo are inviting the public to attend the Dominican Republic Independence Anniversary and Heritage Celebration today, Feb. 28, at 6 p.m. at the Rhode Island State House […]Read More
STATE HOUSE – Saying Rhode Island should be making every effort to identify and address racial disparities in policing, Rep. Edith H. Ajello is introducing legislation today to reinstate statewide collection and analysis of data about the races of drivers stopped and searched by police. The legislation would permanently reinstate the data collection that was […]Read More
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
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
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
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