RI Housing issued this press release earlier today, announcing formally an RFP created for the purpose of creating a “comprehensive, statewide housing plan”. The Coalition is in the process of reaching out to activists within the affordable housing community, as well as subject matter experts on the Rhode Island housing crisis, for comment. From Rhode Island Department of Housing:[Read More…]
Launch of the AU Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission in Ethiopia 12/29/22 We applaud the signing and launch of the African Union’s Monitoring, Verification and Compliance Mission (AU-MVCM) in Mekele, another important step toward securing lasting peace for the people of northern Ethiopia. The United States stands ready to support the AU-MVCM and full implementation of the cessation of[Read More…]
Congressman Cicilline Statement onNew Israeli Government Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Chair of the House Foreign Affairs Subcommittee on the Middle East, North Africa, and Global Counterterrorism issued the following statement after the new Israeli government was sworn in. “Congratulations to the people of Israel and Prime Minister Netanyahu on the formation of a new government. The U.S.-Israel relationship is[Read More…]
‘TIS THE SEASON TO RECYCLE YOUR CHRISTMAS TREE, DEM COLLECTING ‘TREES FOR TROUT’ TO IMPROVE WILD TROUT, AQUATIC HABITATS The Department of Environmental Management (DEM) is again partnering with the Rhode Island Chapter of Trout Unlimited (TU) on a habitat restoration program called ‘Trees for Trout’, which collects donated conifer Christmas trees for future projects that improve habitat for wild brook trout and[Read More…]
Governor Lamont Statement on Sikorsky’s Challenge to the Recent Awarding of the Future Long-Range Assault Aircraft Contract by the U.S. Army Governor Ned Lamont released the following statement in response to the announcement made this afternoon by Sikorsky that it has submitted a filing with the U.S. Government Accountability Office in protest of the recent awarding of the Future Long-Range[Read More…]
From The United States Center For Disease Control: CDC is announcing today that it will implement a requirement for a negative COVID-19 test or documentation of recovery for air passengers boarding flights to the United States originating from the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and the Special Administrative Regions of Hong Kong and Macau. CDC is announcing this step to[Read More…]
Cicilline Secures $22+ Million for Rhode Island Projects in 2023 Spending Bill This week, Congress sent the spending package for Fiscal Year 2023 to President Biden for his signature. Included in this package is funding for all 15 projects that Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) submitted to the Appropriations Committee on behalf of his constituents and local organizations.“I’m proud[Read More…]
Over the next 72 hours, temperatures throughout Rhode Island are anticipated to drop. On November 22, the City of Pawtucket announced that several sites will be available as warming centers to help cope with the cold weather. The following local buildings will be open to the public during the times listed below: The Pawtucket Police Department Headquarters lobby at 121[Read More…]
Providence Mayor Jorge Elorza and Providence Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) Director Clara Decerbo are warning residents to take precautions as dangerously cold temperatures and high winds are forecasted for Friday evening through the weekend. In these predicted temperatures, frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as ten minutes and the extreme cold temperatures can cause hypothermia. PEMA[Read More…]
From The Desk of Rhode Island Congressman David Cicilline (D1): House Sends Bipartisan, Bicameral Bill toBroaden War Crimes Jurisdiction to President’s Desk Today, following Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy’s joint address to Congress Wednesday evening, the House of Representatives voted to update war crimes law to ensure that alleged war criminals cannot find safe harbor in the United States. Passed[Read More…]
Cranston Mayor Schedules Presser to Challenge City Council Chair … Retribution? or Good Governance? He’s baaaack! Although, truth be told, did he ever really go away? Now Former Woonsocket City Council Chair John Ward made good on his promise to stay involved in Woonsocket affairs … albeit as a private citizen, today, with the release of his formal objection to the “reclassification” of Woonsocket’s RISE Academy from Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. Citing,[Read More…]
In a scheduling move that has even the most cynical Rhode Island Department of Education (RIDE) observer shaking their head, the Agenda for the influential Council on Elementary & Secondary Education was posted on 5:20 this evening (Friday) to include a review of the controversial application to transition Woonsocket based RISE Mayoral Academy to Charter School status. The Hearing will[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 make clear that those responsible for ongoing atrocities and other[Read More…]
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