Whitehouse Statement at Hearing on the President’s Budget “The Biden Budget is a proposal for how to reduce deficits—by investing in our families and communities, by demanding that the tax system be fair, and by actually enforcing our tax laws on the wealthy.” “One thing we’ve learned: when Republicans say ‘deficit reduction,’ it’s not going […]
Murray, Potter introduced bill to end rent-a-bank predatory lending schemes. Rep. Brandon Potter STATE HOUSE – While Rhode Island law caps the maximum interest on small loans at 36% annual percentage rate, loopholes allow many Rhode Islanders to pay rates as high as 260%. Sen. Melissa A. Murray and Rep. Brandon Potter have introduced legislation […]
Miller, Boylan want Rhode Island to lead by example on sustainability STATE HOUSE – When it comes to sustainability and renewable energy, Sen. Joshua Miller and Rep. Jennifer Boylan are empowering the state agencies of Rhode Island to lead by example. “Building a sustainable Rhode Island requires our whole state to pull together,” said Senator […]
RIPTA to Close Historic East Side Tunnel for Construction Beginning Monday, March 25, 2024 Routes 1, 32, 33, 34, 40 and 61x will be on detour PROVIDENCE, R.I. – The Rhode Island Public Transit Authority (RIPTA) announced today that the East Side Tunnel will be closed for repairs and renovations starting Monday, March 25, 2024. Construction […]
PAWTUCKET – Yesterday, March 11, 2024, Pawtucket Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced his Reelection Campaign. The speaking program included remarks from Pawtucket City Council President Terrence Mercer, Governor Dan McKee, RIFC Head Coach Khano Smith, Director of Project Health Cape Verde Elizabeth Moreira, and former and current Tolman High School students, Fatmata “Binta” Barrie and Justin […]
Free Gardening “Dirt” and Soil Testing at Linden Place BRISTOL,RI—Come to Linden Place on Saturday, April 13, from 9 until noon, and get all the latest “dirt” on how to prepare your garden and backyard for a great season ahead. Master Gardeners from URI, along with the mansion’s gardeners will be on hand to answer […]
Reading the Water: An Evening of Poetry, Improvisational Music & Visual Art March 23rd at 7:00 -9:00 pm The Meeting House, 3850 Main Road, Tiverton Four Corners, RI 02878 Suggested Donation : $10 Cash or Check at the door Four Corners Arts Center invites you to “READING THE WATER” – an evening of inspirational poetry and improvisational […]
Nomination time for Pawtucket Hall of Fame class of 2024 Photo: Mary Healey, Pawtucket Calendar submission, 2021 The Pawtucket Hall of Fame Committee is currently seeking nominations for the 2024 Pawtucket Hall of Fame. This annual signature event is a celebration to recognize those individuals whose efforts – in any line of endeavor – have made […]
