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ACLU OF RI REPORT DETAILS “ALARMING” RATES OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS OF K-5 STUDENTS & “EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH” SUSPENSION RATES OF STUDENTS BASED ON RACE AND DISABILITY

ACLU OF RI REPORT DETAILS “ALARMING” RATES OF SCHOOL SUSPENSIONS OF K-5 STUDENTS AND “EXTRAORDINARILY HIGH” SUSPENSION RATES OF STUDENTS BASED ON RACE AND DISABILITY From The Rhode Island Chapter of the ACLU: The ACLU of Rhode Island released a report today detailing the significant number of out-of-school suspensions meted out each[Read More…]

by — March 20, 2023 —

Mayor Smiley: Moody’s Upgrades City of Providence’s Bond Ratings

  Issuer & GO Ratings Move from Baaa1 to A3; Outlook Is Stable   Mayor Brett P. Smiley announced Moody’s Investors Service has upgraded the City of Providence’s issuer rating from Baa1 to A3 and reported a stable financial outlook. This is the second consecutive rating increase this fiscal year. In[Read More…]

by — March 16, 2023 —

The Economic Progress Institute and Equity Partners Announce Support of Proposed Equity Legislation

Equity review of annual state budget would highlight advances and areas of improvement   Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies, Executive Director of The Economic Progress Institute (EPI), State Senators Jonathan Acosta (District 16) and Tiara Mack (District 4), State Representatives Terri Cortvriend (District 72) and Rebecca Kislak (District 4), and 32  community organization[Read More…]

by — March 14, 2023 —

Rhode Island Department of Education to Host Statewide Job Fair for Those Seeking Opportunities in School Districts, Programs

  RIDE partnering with 25+ local education agencies, education preparation programs, food service and transportation organizations to provide direct access to open positions Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green and the Rhode Island Department of Education today announced that the agency will host a statewide, multi-day job fair in May at the Crowne[Read More…]

by — March 14, 2023 —

City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

  From The Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley: Mayor Brett Smiley, Director of Public Works Patricia Coyne Fague and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as the Providence-area expects strong winds and heavy, wet snow. The National Weather Service has issued[Read More…]

by — March 14, 2023 —

Silicon Valley Bank! Statement: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, & FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg

    The following statement was released by Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, and FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg: Today we are taking decisive actions to protect the U.S. economy by strengthening public confidence in our banking system. This step will[Read More…]

by — March 13, 2023 —

Department of State Daily Press Briefing ROK & Japan Mexican Kidnappings Russia Türkiye Syria 030623

    Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, led a discussion on ROK & Japan, Mexican Kidnappings! Russia .. Türkiye .. Syria! at The State Department in Washington, DC The Transcript: MR PRICE:   Good afternoon.  Welcome back to all of those who were traveling with Secretary Blinken.  Welcome to the week[Read More…]

by — March 7, 2023 —

Providence, Rhode Island City Council Supports Percentage Income Payment Plans for Struggling Gas & Electric Customers (English & Spanish)

 At tonight’s City Council meeting, councilors urged state lawmakers to pass a Rhode Island percentage income payment plan (PIPP) for electric and natural gas utility customers who may be struggling to pay their bills. The resolution points to rate hikes in electricity and natural gas for many Rhode Islanders still recovering from losses[Read More…]

by — March 3, 2023 —

Department of State Daily Press Briefing- Nigerian Elections The Taliban Greece Russia North Korea03/01/23

Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, led a discussion on The Taliban, Greece, Russia & more! at The State Department in Washington, DC The Transcript: MR PRICE: Good afternoon. Good to see everyone. Two announcements at the top and then we’ll turn to your questions. First, the United States congratulates the people of[Read More…]

by — March 2, 2023 —

Defend The Guard! Legislation Passes Legislative Committee In Montana! Video/Press Statement/Legislation Included

From Defend The Guard: The House Energy, Technology, and Federal Relations Committee of the Montana House of Representatives passed H.B. 527, the Defend the Guard Act, and the bill will proceed to the House floor. This bill would prohibit the deployment of the Montana National Guard into overseas combat missions[Read More…]

by — February 28, 2023 —
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