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Governor McKee Signs Two LGBTQ+ Bills into Law: Fair Housing Practices & Non Gender Specific Restrooms

Governor Dan McKee was joined by Representatives John G. Edwards and Edith H. Ajello; Senators Melissa A. Murray and Meghan E. Kallman; and advocates for the LGBTQ+ community today for the ceremonial signing of legislation that will continue to make Rhode Island a more equitable and inclusive state for its[Read More…]

by July 29, 2021

Governor McKee, RIDE, and RIDOH Release Updated School Guidance for Fall

Latest State guidance aligns with CDC’s recent update to recommend universal mask use within schools Governor Dan McKee, Education Commissioner Angélica Infante-Green, and Director of the Department of Health Nicole Alexander-Scott, MD, MPH today released an updated PreK-12 Health and Safety Guidance for the 2021-2022 School Year, which aligns with[Read More…]

by July 28, 2021

The City of Pawtucket & The Elisha Project Form Official Partnership

The City of Pawtucket and the Elisha Project have announced their official partnership to make the Elisha Project the official food rescue and food insecurity partner of the city. The partnership was memorialized through the Mayor’s Executive Order 2021-0001. “The City is always looking for ways to partner with our[Read More…]

by July 28, 2021

Center For Disease Control: Guidance for Implementing COVID-19 Prevention Strategies in the Context of Varying Community Transmission Levels & Vaccination Coverage

 

by July 27, 2021

U.S. Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) Discusses Voting Rights With MSNBC’s Ali Velshi 

    “We are at a very critical moment in our democracy. There are efforts underway in 47 state legislatures to make it more difficult for people to vote, particularly communities of color and other marginalized communities. It’s the most sacred responsibility we have as citizens of this democracy is[Read More…]

by July 27, 2021

Rep. Langevin Hosts Grant Workshop with NEA and RISCA for Disability Led & Serving Organizations

Grant workshop focused on funding from the American Rescue Plan Act Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI), the co-chair of the Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus, hosted a virtual grant workshop with the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA) and the Rhode Island State Council on the Arts (RISCA) for organizations from across the[Read More…]

by July 26, 2021

RI Legislative Black and Latino Caucus Calls For Accountability

Demands A Commitment To Minority Owned Businesses After Report Details Years Of Non-compliance The Rhode Island Black and Latino Caucus, chaired by Rep. Karen Alzate (D-Dist. 60, Pawtucket), is calling for a commitment from the governor to uphold state law by awarding 10 percent of state contracts to minority and[Read More…]

by July 26, 2021

RECAP: AMERICA FIRST LEGAL IN REVIEW

“As you can see below, your support has allowed us to launch some of the most important legal battles for the future of the county — Donald Trump Acolyte Stephen Miller, in a message to his supporters VICTORIES MAJOR LEGAL VICTORY: COURT GRANTS PRELIMINARY INJUNCTION AND CLASS CERTIFICATION IN USDA’S[Read More…]

by July 26, 2021

Haven’t Visited The Wakefield Village Association RiverFire Summer Event Series Yet? There’s Still Time!

  The Wakefield Village Association (WVA) is proud to host the rekindling of the 2021 Wakefield RiverFire Summer Event Series. From the first fire lighting on June 24th, on the Saugatucket River in historic, downtown Wakefield, till it’s conclusion on Thursday evening August 19th, the Series features performers, local artisans,[Read More…]

by July 25, 2021

Hiroshima Day Film Screening: Mass Peace Action To Host Screening Of Academy Award Film The War Game

Massachusetts Peace Action is sponsoring an August 6 screening of The War Game, an Academy-Award winning film by Peter Watkins. The screening will be followed by a talk with Nobel Peace Prize winner Dr. Ira Helfand and a candlelight vigil. Doors open at 6 pm, the screening begins at 7,[Read More…]

by July 23, 2021