City of Providence allocates $7 million of Rescue Plan funding for small business microgrants From The Office Of Mayor Jorge Elorza: Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Providence City Council President John Igliozzi (ward 7), Council Finance Chair Jo-Ann Ryan (ward 5), and the Providence City Council today launched the City of[Read More…]
From The Rhode Island Republican Caucus: Today, the Rhode Island House Republican Office released its “Minority Report” detailing extensive advocacy and legislative efforts during the 2020/21 Legislative Sessions. Despite COVID restrictions, RI House Republican Office members were relentless in their demands for General Assembly engagement, government transparency in the Governor’s[Read More…]
From The Office Of Rhode Island Lieutaant Governor Sabina Matos: Today, Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos was joined by Governor Dan McKee, Senator Jack Reed, Major General Christopher Callahan, Rhode Island Blue Star Moms, elected officials, military leaders, and business leaders to announce the 19th Annual Operation Holiday Cheer.[Read More…]
Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee released the long awaited, as it turned out, first stage of the State of Rhode Islands expenditure of American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds received from the Federal Government. Covering 10% of the 1.1 billion dollars allocated to Rhode Island, (while the Rhode Island General[Read More…]
Councilwomen Aniece Germain and Nirva LaFortune, in collaboration with the Hope and Change for Haiti- HnC, the Haitian American Partnership for Positive Action HAPPA-RI, along with many others Haitian leaders in Rhode Island hosted a press conference to call on the administration and Congress to take appropriate measures[Read More…]
As Head Of The Economic Development Corporation, The Predecessor to The Rhode Island Commerce Corp, Stokes Oversaw The Negotiations That Led To A Statewide Investment In The Doomed Gaming Company 38 Studios From A September 2013 Article Published In Newport This Week “Rhode Island Superior Court Judge Michael Silverstein[Read More…]
Investments in programming will provide professional development and mentorship opportunities for Providence youth Mayor Jorge O. Elorza, Councilwoman Nirva LaFortune (Ward 3), and the City’s Office of Economic Opportunity today announced that nine providers have been selected to provide year-long youth jobs as part of the City’s expansion of the[Read More…]
In the most hotly contested local election in Rhode Island this year, the race to replace Washington Bound Senator Gayle Goldin has just caught fire. The Rhode Island Democratic Women’s Caucus, arguably one of the most important influences in the New World of Democratic politics, has officially weighed in, endorsing[Read More…]
The Rhode Island Executive Office of Health & Human Services (EOHHS) has determined that Eleanor Slater Hospital can bill Medicaid for services rendered from April 1, 2020 to May 1, 2021. At question was whether the hospital is considered an IMD – an Institution for Mental Disease. Facilities are determined[Read More…]
Hundreds of Home Care Workers Submit Resignations in Response to COVID-19 Vaccination Mandate Rhode Island’s home care providers are anticipating a dramatic reduction in available workers as a result of 216-RICR-20-15-8. This emergency state regulation enacted on August 17, 2021 requires all licensed healthcare workers and providers be vaccinated[Read More…]
Woonsocket Representative Brien Files Open Meetings Act Complaint Against “Surprise Meeting” by Rhode Island Department of Ed …. RISE Academy Chaos Continues 
Candidate Alert! Jenn Caputi-GOP Candidate Rhode Island State Senate District 26 (Cranston) Endorsements 
Rhode Island Department of Health Public Health Advisory – Woonsocket Sees Increased Drug Overdose Rate at Twice the Statewide Average 
Did Mayor-Elect, Then Mayor & RISE Chairman Beauchamp, Spike Notice of the Hearing to Avoid Pre-Election Controversy? Woonsocket School Committee Given Just Days to Prepare for Hearing Coincidentally? RIDE Hearing Conflicted with Months Ago Prior Noticed School Committee Meeting Today, November 21, District 49 State Representative/Long Time Woonsocket[Read More…]
City also to receive new $2.3M federal grant to continue prevention efforts From the Office of Providence Mayor Brett Smiley As part of National Recovery Month, Mayor Brett P. Smiley, Chief of Policy and Resiliency Sheila Dormody and Providence Director of Housing and Human Services Emily[Read More…]
Sudan: One Year of Atrocities Requires New Global Approach Investigations into Deliberate Aid Obstruction, War Crimes Needed As global and regional leaders meet in Paris to spotlight Sudan and mark the one-year anniversary of the country’s brutal conflict between Sudanese Armed Forces (SAF) and Rapid Support Forces (RSF), they should[Read More…]
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