Legislators join students and educators in calling for civics education funding STATE HOUSE – Legislative sponsors, students, educators and members of the Rhode Island Civic Learning Coalition rallied at the State House today for a greater focus on civics education in public schools, starting with legislation for increased, dedicated funding established as part of the […]
What: Four Corners Arts Center Barn Dance Who: All Ages When: March 30th 4:00PM – 6:00PM Where: The Meeting House, 3850 Main Rd. Tiverton Four Corners The Four Corners Arts Center invites you to the historic village of Tiverton Four Corners on March 30th 4:00-6:00 PM to celebrate the coming of spring and the daffodil bloom in the […]
Audubon Society of Rhode Island Transforming the Landscape Audubon Symposium on Supporting Native Plants and Pollinators Saturday, April 20, 2024; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm Rhode Island College, Donovan Dining Center 600 Mount Pleasant Ave, Providence RI SMITHFIELD, RI (March 13, 2024) – Birds, bees, and other beneficial insects are in steep decline – […]
Six Flags Great Adventure Resort Kick’s Off 50th Anniversary Season on March 16 Milestone year to be celebrated with commemorative Dream Street Pathway, new food & beverage options, signature events, additions to Hurricane Harbor Water Park, a new roller coaster and the debut of Savannah Sunset Resort and Spa Six Flags Great Adventure Resort announces the commencement […]
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 […]
