Senate Minority Office STATE HOUSE, Providence, RI – Today, for the second time in barely a 6-month span, the Department of Administration conducted a hearing on Governor McKee’s request for pay raises for his cabinet directors. In September, Governor McKee initially proposed raises of up to 43% for his cabinet but scaled […]
Museum of Work & Culture Children’s Baking Workshop Returns April Vacation Cupcake Decorating with Gingersnaps Bakery WOONSOCKET, R.I. – The Museum of Work & Culture, a division of the Rhode Island Historical Society, will offer its annual Children’s Baking Workshop on Wednesday, April 12 at 11am and 2pm as a family activity […]
Commissioner’s Memo to Friends of Education Supporting Our Multilingual Learners Woonsocket’s Villa Nova Middle School Students Congratulations are in order for ten local education agencies (LEAs) that were awarded Multilingual Learner (MLL) Success Grants! Recently, I joined Governor Dan McKee and Lieutenant Governor Sabina Matos to announce the winners at Woonsocket’s Villa Nova […]
On Sale! Early Bird Tickets To 10th Annual International Tasting The Literacy Center is proud to present our 10th Annual International Tasting on May 17, 2023 from 5:30-8pm at Five Bridge Inn, Rehoboth Join us for an evening of fantastic food, delightful drinks, exciting raffle prizes, and musical performances – […]
Good morning, Please join Friends of the Ten Mile River Watershed and the Attleboro Council on Human Rights in a celebration of World Water Day on Saturday, March 18th at the Attleboro Community Garden in Attleboro. We will meet at 10:00 AM and will have a discussion about the importance of protecting […]
Strategic Planning Session #2 is happening Saturday from 10-2PM Hello everyone! ¡Hola a todos! We’re excited to have our second Strategic Planning session coming up on March 18th from 10 AM to 2 PM at Olneyville Neighborhood Association (122 Manton Ave Unit 611). Please join us as we continue working through the goals, […]
EarthTalk® From the Editors of E – The Environmental Magazine Jimmy Carter’s protection of vast swaths of Alaska before leaving office will remain one of the greatest conservation moves by any president in U.S. history. Dear EarthTalk: What is former president Jimmy Carter’s environmental legacy? – A.J., via email Standing at the […]
Rep. Stewart bill would change building code to require accessibility standards in new home construction. Representative Jennifer Stewart STATE HOUSE —Rep. Jennifer Stewart (D-Dist. 59, Pawtucket) has introduced legislation that would add accessibility requirements to the state building code for certain new homes built in the state. The Rhode Island Inclusive Home Design […]
