PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued an advisory opinion concerning the methods by which a public body may accept Access to Public Records Requests (APRA) from members of the public. The APRA is Rhode Island’s statutory framework to ensure the public’s right to assess public records. The APRA expressly requires that public bodies […]Read More
Proposed FY24 budget improves city services and tackles biggest challenges ahead PROVIDENCE, RI— Mayor Brett P. Smiley today delivered his budget address for fiscal year 2024 to the Providence City Council, local leaders and community members. The proposed budget reflects the Mayor’s top priorities: investing in city services, providing robust education opportunities, improving neighborhood safety […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos is inviting high school administrators and guidance councilors to nominate a student from their school for the 30th Lieutenant Governor Leadership Awards, which celebrates exceptional graduating high school seniors across the state. “The seniors graduating this year spent more than half of their time in high school in a […]Read More
Court declines to hear oil companies’ request to review 2022 1st Circuit decision remanding case to Rhode Island Superior Court PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha issued the following statement in response today’s decision by the Supreme Court of the United States to deny a petition by fossil fuel companies for a writ of […]Read More
On Thursday morning, Secretary Amore shared a civics lesson with students at Shea High School in Pawtucket to discuss the history of voting rights in the United States and ways to improve civic engagement in Rhode Island. Secretary Amore encouraged students to make their voices heard. Joining Secretary Amore that morning was Mayor Grebien and […]Read More
$1.2 million in new federal funding will help RI plant more trees in urban areas; Lots of opportunities for RIers to volunteer for Earth Day cleanups in their community PROVIDENCE, RI — With the ceremonial planting of a new dogwood tree along the Woonasquatucket River, U.S. Senator Jack Reed and Providence Mayor Brett Smiley celebrated […]Read More
Competitive program offers valuable learning opportunities for recent graduates and enrolled students to get involved in the community PROVIDENCE, RI – Mayor Brett Smiley announced today the City is accepting applications for the 2023 Mayoral Fellowship Program. The competitive program offers an exciting and creative way for undergraduate students and recent graduates to earn first-hand experience in […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced that he has selected Michael Grey to serve as the next Chair of the Rhode Island Board of Education. Grey replaces Barbara Cottom. The Governor will submit Grey’s name to the Rhode Island Senate for advice and consent. “As we double down on our efforts to increase education […]Read More
SWANSEA — The Town of Swansea announces that Avian influenza has been detected in a sample of dead wild birds in town. The Town of Swansea was recently informed by the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), the National Wildlife Health Center and Tufts that six dead swans in town […]Read More
Regiment was America’s first integrated military unit WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman David N. Cicilline (D-RI) was joined Representatives Seth Magaziner (D-RI), Mike Lawler (R-NY), and Joe Wilson (R-SC) in introducing the First Rhode Island Regiment Congressional Gold Medal Act. This long overdue legislation will posthumously recognize the heroic efforts of America’s first integrated military unit […]Read More
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