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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 members of the Equity Impact Campaign released an equity review[Read More…]

by March 14, 2023 0 comments Civil Liberties
Rhode Island Department of Education to Host Statewide Job Fair for Those Seeking Opportunities in School Districts, Programs

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 Plaza in Warwick to promote and provide individuals in the job[Read More…]

by March 14, 2023 0 comments Education
City of Providence Prepares for Winter Weather Conditions Tuesday, Wednesday

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 a Winter Storm Watch through Wednesday. Providence is projected to[Read More…]

by March 14, 2023 0 comments Providence
Silicon Valley Bank! Statement: Secretary of the Treasury Janet L. Yellen, Federal Reserve Board Chair Jerome H. Powell, & FDIC Chairman Martin J. Gruenberg

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 ensure that the U.S. banking system continues to perform its[Read More…]

by March 13, 2023 0 comments Business

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 to everyone else.  I have one announcement at the top[Read More…]

by March 7, 2023 0 comments Human Rights - The World
Providence, Rhode Island City Council Supports Percentage Income Payment Plans for Struggling Gas & Electric Customers (English & Spanish)

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 and deep debts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.    [Read More…]

by March 3, 2023 0 comments Providence
Department of State Daily Press Briefing- Nigerian Elections The Taliban Greece Russia North Korea03/01/23

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 Nigeria, President-elect Tinubu, and all political leaders following the declaration[Read More…]

by March 2, 2023 0 comments Uncategorized

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 without a declaration of war by Congress as required by[Read More…]

by February 28, 2023 0 comments Human Rights - The World
Department of State Daily Press Briefing- Israel & The West Bank PRC Korea Türkiye Aqaba! 02/27/23

Department of State Daily Press Briefing- Israel & The West Bank PRC Korea Türkiye Aqaba! 02/27/23

  Ned Price, State Department Spokesperson, led a discussion on Israel & The West Bank, The PRC, Korea, Türkiye, & Aqaba! at The State Department in Washington, DC The Transcript: Good afternoon. I have one thing at the top, and then I look forward to taking your questions. The United States is extremely concerned by the events of this weekend[Read More…]

by February 28, 2023 0 comments Human Rights - The World

City of Providence & Providence Public School Snow Information!

      The City of Providence Responds! 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 snow accumulation and dangerously cold temperatures Monday night, through Tuesday. “We are taking this storm seriously, pretreating our roads and preparing our staff to clear snow[Read More…]

by February 28, 2023 0 comments Providence