Washington, DC – Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Chairman of the Senate Judiciary Courts Subcommittee, released the following statement on reports of a draft Supreme Court majority ruling that would overturn Roe v. Wade and strike down a woman’s constitutional right to abortion: “If the majority Republican justices stay the course, this decision will go down as one of the most […]Read More
Providence, RI- The below statement can be attributed to Brett Smiley, Candidate for Mayor of Providence regarding Roe v. Wade: Last night it was reported that the Supreme Court has drafted an opinion to overturn Roe v. Wade. While I am upset and angry, it can only pale in comparison to what women and those […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI (May 3, 2022) – Women have a fundamental right to health care. I was angry and saddened to wake up this morning and read reports that the Supreme Court has drafted an opinion that will overturn Roe v. Wade. The Court’s draft opinion will rule that women are second class citizens. As a mother, I […]Read More
WASHINGTON — In a rare leak from the highest court in the U.S., Politico reported it has obtained a draft Supreme Court opinion showing a majority of the court in favor of striking down the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion nationwide. The document, labeled as a “1st Draft” by Justice Samuel Alito and circulated […]Read More
All Course Network (ACN) registration open through June 3; More than 225 unique learning opportunities offered by 45 providers PROVIDENCE, RI – Today Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green announced the Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) has opened registration for the All Course Network (ACN), offering free learning opportunities for Pre-K-12 grade levels. Registration is open […]Read More
PHOTO: Anthony Ciccone, chair of the UFD Board of Wardens, left, with Union Fire District Chief Steven Pinch stand in front of the new Engine 21, put in to service recently to serve Tuckertown Station. (Photo courtesy Union Fire District of South Kingstown) SOUTH KINGSTOWN — Chief Steven Pinch reports that the Union Fire District […]Read More
Reed, Capito lead effort to advance childhood cancer research, improve efforts to identify and track incidence of childhood cancer, and enhance the quality of life for childhood cancer survivors WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to help thousands of children who undergo cancer treatment each year, U.S. Senators Jack Reed (D-RI) and Shelley Moore Capito […]Read More
Incentives Available for Landlords to Help Boost Number of Participating Housing Units PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, RIHousing, Amos House, and the RI Association of Realtors announced a new landlord challenge Monday to provide permanent housing for over 150 households who have been experiencing homelessness and staying in hotel shelters since the onset of the […]Read More
Colonel Darnell S. Weaver Becomes 15th Superintendent of Rhode Island State Police PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee, along with Colonel James Manni, today held a swearing-in ceremony for the new Superintendent of the Rhode Island State Police, Colonel Darnell S. Weaver. “It is my honor to swear-in Colonel Darnell S. Weaver as Superintendent of the […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, RI – Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, Mayor Jorge Elorza, Superintendent Javier Montañez, Rhode Island Association of School Principals (RIASP) Executive Director Robert Littlefield, and staff and students gathered today at Classical High School for a surprise announcement that Classical Principal Scott Barr was named the 2022 Rhode Island Principal of the Year. “We’re thrilled that one […]Read More
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