Providence, RI –After a special meeting tonight, the City Council approved 10 ballot questions regarding amendments to the City Charter (the city’s constitution). The questions will go before voters on November 6, 2022. The questions were based on recommendations from the Charter Review Commission, which included more than six months of weekly meetings with city department […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department of Environmental Management (DEM) are announcing today that Rhode Island has released an Action Plan with 18 other US and Canadian jurisdictions aimed at fighting rising diesel exhaust pollution and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by accelerating the transition to zero-emission trucks, vans, and buses. The […]Read More
After Senators call on CDC & HHS to “take the necessary action to respond to this public health concern,” CDC directs states to report confirmed or probable monkeypox cases within 24 hours WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to prevent the global monkeypox outbreak from becoming entrenched and spreading further in the United States, U.S. Senator […]Read More
WARWICK, RI- Today General Treasurer and congressional candidate released the following statement regarding the healthcare and clean energy package reached by Senate Democrats: “This proposal lowers inflation by empowering Medicare to negotiate drug prices, capping out-of-pocket costs, extending the cost-saving measure of the Affordable Care Act and lowering energy costs by helping our country […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse issued the following statement regarding the news that substantial climate provisions will be included in Democrats’ pending reconciliation package: “This is a very hopeful moment, and I will be reviewing the details of the agreement closely over the coming days. Democrats are about to take the biggest, most serious […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee signed an Executive Order today at Rocky Point Fishing Pier in Warwick establishing Sunday, July 31, as Rhode Island’s 33rd annual Governor’s Bay Day. The event includes free parking at all Rhode Island state surf beaches on July 31 and recreational saltwater fishing without having to purchase a saltwater fishing license […]Read More
Providence Mayoral candidate Gonzalo Cuervo was joined today by supporters on the steps of City Hall where he announced a sweeping vision for Providence’s future. Cuervo, a former South Side small business owner, top Providence city administrator, and Rhode Island Deputy Secretary of State, drew on his years of experience in public service and diverse […]Read More
Langevin, the first quadriplegic ever elected to Congress, founded the Caucus in 2001 WASHINGTON – Today, the founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus (BDC), Rep. Jim Langevin (D-RI), named Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) as two, new co-chairs of the BDC. Rep. Langevin, the first quadriplegic ever elected to Congress, […]Read More
PROVIDENCE – National Education Association Rhode Island announced today its unanimous vote to endorse Governor Dan McKee for a full term. “I am deeply committed to our schools, students, and educators – a high quality education is the foundation of each of our communities. There’s nothing more important we can do for the future of […]Read More
STATE HOUSE – A new law sponsored by Sen. Sandra Cano and Rep. Grace Diaz will provide wage protections to janitorial and security workers in Rhode Island. The legislation (2022-S 2412Aaa, 2022-H 7200Aaa), which Gov. Daniel McKee signed Friday following its passage by the General Assembly June 23, requires that standard wages be paid to janitors […]Read More
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