WASHINGTON (Feb. 16, 2022) – Today, at a virtual roundtable with state and community representatives, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) honored 49 water infrastructure projects for excellence and innovation within the Clean Water State Revolving Fund (SRF) and Drinking Water SRF programs. These exemplary projects demonstrate leadership in innovative financing, partnership, and problem solving while improving […]Read More
PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The FTC announced today that it intends to file suit to block the Lifespan and Care New England merger, citing competition concerns, the only factor on which the FTC bases its decision. On four separate occasions in prior years, the FTC reviewed the same proposed merger and allowed it to proceed. Rhode Island […]Read More
G Neronha cites significant threats to cost, quality, and access in application denial; Rhode Island will join Federal Trade Commission’s lawsuit to block merger PROVIDENCE, R.I. – Attorney General Peter F. Neronha today issued a decision pursuant to the Office’s authority under the Hospital Conversions Act, denying the proposed merger between Lifespan and Care New England. […]Read More
Pawtucket, RI, — Pawtucket Mayor Don Grebien, North Providence Mayor Charles Lombardi, and East Providence Mayor Bob DaSilva have announced their endorsement of James A. Diossa for Rhode Island General Treasurer. Diossa, the only announced candidate for General Treasurer, was recently endorsed by former General Treasurer Paul Tavares and former Mayor of Providence Angel Taveras. “As […]Read More
MIDDLEBOROUGH – Fire Chief Lance Benjamino and Police Chief Joseph Perkins report that the Middleborough Fire and Police Departments are investigating a house fire that occurred on Wareham Street earlier this morning. At approximately 6:30 a.m., Middleborough Fire responded to a call for a report of a fire at 581 Wareham St. (Route 28). Upon […]Read More
Pilot program offers $25,000 in down payment assistance to address inequities and barriers to homeownership PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, Governor Dan McKee joined RIHousing to announce the launch of a new pilot program, FirstGenHomeRI, aimed at helping to open the doors to homeownership for first-generation homebuyers. The program targets first-generation buyers by addressing inequities and barriers […]Read More
Report details successes of 2018 school construction bond and explains need for further investment, highlights equity in school improvements PROVIDENCE, RI —Governor Dan McKee and Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green today released the 2022 School Building Authority Report, Renewing the Dream, which summarizes the state’s continued work to build high-quality school facilities across Rhode Island. The Governor and […]Read More
Governor Dan McKee and Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green will be joined by state and local leaders to release a progress report from the School Building Authority (SBA) on school facility improvements. The event will highlight the successes of the first $250 million School Construction Bond and leaders will also announce plans to issue a second $250 […]Read More
VOA News – Aline Barros After nearly 20 years of war, the U.S. and its allies left Afghanistan last August, helping to evacuate more than 130,000 Afghans in the chaotic last weeks in Kabul. Many of those Afghans hoped for a life in the U.S. The U.S. offers few primary avenues for Afghans seeking entry. […]Read More
Warwick, RI—February 14, 2022— Girl Scouts of Southeastern New England and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) are celebrating National Girl Scout Cookie Weekend February 18–20 with the launch of nationwide online cookie ordering. Customers who don’t already know a Girl Scout now have the chance to purchase Girl Scout Cookies online for direct shipment to […]Read More
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