WASHINGTON, DC – For many Americans, independence and mobility go hand-in-hand. But not every senior citizen has easy access to reliable transportation options that meet their needs. For those living in Newport’s North End, a new senior-friendly transportation option will soon launch. In an effort to expand public transportation options for older adults and people with […]Read More
Providence, RI – Rhode Island General Treasurer James A. Diossa joined 10 state treasurers and two comptrollers in sending a letter to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, urging him to lead his colleagues in the House of Representatives to take swift action to increase the debt limit and uphold their duty of protecting America’s financial security and Americans’ […]Read More
New program offers $17,500 in down payment assistance to remove barriers to homeownership in RI’s competitive housing market PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today announced the launch of the new RI Statewide Down payment assistance grant, that aims to create more homeownership opportunities for first-time homebuyers. The program addresses significant financial barriers to homeownership amplified […]Read More
High school students’ business pitch competition will provide over $10,000 in scholarships PROVIDENCE, RI — Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos today announced the finalists of the Lieutenant Governor’s Entrepreneurship Challenge, a business pitch competition for high school students. Out of dozens of written business plan submissions, these five teams are advancing advance to the second stage of […]Read More
Deadline to apply is this Saturday, January 28, 2023 The Rhode Island State Police today reminded potential applicants that the deadline to apply for the 2024 Rhode Island State Police Training Academy Class is this Saturday, January 28, 2023. To be considered for the 2024 State Police Training Academy, applicants must meet the following minimum […]Read More
Governor McKee’s #RIReady Budget Includes an Additional $2.6M Small Businesses Can Access Capital EAST PROVIDENCE, RI – Joined by state and local leaders, Governor Dan McKee on Tuesday morning kicked off his #RIReady Budget Tour at Feast & Fettle, a small business in East Providence that has grown exponentially thanks in part to the Small Business […]Read More
Washington, D.C. – To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the historic Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision, Representative Seth Magaziner today announced that he has joined the House Pro-Choice Caucus. Magaziner, who campaigned as a fierce advocate for abortion rights, has been an outspoken champion for reproductive health care throughout his career in public service. “Abortion rights are […]Read More
PROVIDENCE — Rhode Island Police Chiefs’ Association Executive Director Sid Wordell joined federal, state and public health officials last week to address the fentanyl crisis and the importance of provisions included in the 2023 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) related to the fentanyl crisis. Wordell joined U.S. Senator Jack Reed, Rhode Island Attorney General Peter Neronha, […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha announced today that a Woonsocket man has been sentenced in Providence County Superior Court to life in prison after pleading to the murder of 43-year-old Erika Belcourt in Woonsocket in 2020. At a hearing on January 23, 2023, James Grilli, (age 39) entered a plea of nolo contendere […]Read More
TAUNTON — Superintendent John Cabral, DECA Advisor Jesse MacPhail and Assistant DECA Advisors Linda Ciccatelli and Molly Sullivan are pleased to share that Taunton High School’s DECA chapter earned Thrive-level recognition from DECA Inc. Taunton High School’s DECA chapter was awarded Thrive Level recognition for their participation in DECA’s 2022-2023 Chapter Campaign program. Awards were […]Read More
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