Rep. Ackerman reelected Deputy Whip STATE HOUSE — Rep. Mia A. Ackerman has been reelected Deputy Majority Whip by the House Democratic Caucus. “I am proud to have been chosen again by my colleagues and I pledge to remain open and accessible to all House members, especially our newly elected legislators,” said Representative Ackerman (D-Dist. […]
Whitehouse Statement at Hearing to Consider Lee Zeldin to Lead EPA Washington, D.C.—U.S. Senator Sheldon Whitehouse (D-RI), Ranking Member of the U.S. Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works, delivered the following opening statement at today’s full committee hearing to consider the nomination of Lee Zeldin to serve as Administrator of the Environmental Protection Agency […]
Mayor Donald R. Grebien Appoints Jason M. Pezzullo as City of Pawtucket’s Director of Commerce PAWTUCKET – Mayor Donald R. Grebien announced the appointment of Jason Pezzullo as the City of Pawtucket’s next Director of Commerce. With an impressive background in economic development and a proven track record of fostering growth and investment, Pezzullo brings […]
Women’s Fund Welcomes New And Returning Legislators Katherine S. Kazarian – East Providence, Pawtucket STATE HOUSE — The Women’s Fund of Rhode Island welcomed women from the General Assembly and state and local government to a reception at the State House Wednesday. “I am very lucky and proud to serve in the House, but I […]
Limit utilities’ profits to protect ratepayers By Rep. Megan L. Cotter Rhode Islanders are being pushed to the breaking point by sky-high utility rates. With electricity costing an average of 27.57 cents per kilowatt-hour— 61% higher than the national average —many families are paying over $130 a month just to keep the lights on. For […]
Chippendale Will Be Submitting Legislation to Address Unfunded State Education Mandates to Provide Fiscal Relief to Local School Districts State House, Providence, RI- Rhode Island House Minority Leader Michael Chippendale, on behalf of the House Minority Caucus, is submitting legislation to help streamline some unfunded, costly state education mandates on Rhode Island school districts — […]
Egyptian Musician and Educator Karim Nagi Brings Arab and Muslim Music, Dance and Culture to FirstWorks’ Global Journeys Arts Programming Week-long artist residency features ‘Arabiqa’ school assembly reaching students across Rhode Island, capped by all-ages public performance at Providence Public Library PROVIDENCE, R.I. – FirstWorks, a non-profit connecting art with audiences in Providence, Rhode Island, […]
How NYC’s Congestion Pricing Helps The Planet Shashwat Mishra January 16, 2025 NYC recently implemented congestion pricing, and other U.S. cities will be watching how it goes to determine if they should also go that route. Credit: Alper Çuğun, FlickrCC. Dear EarthTalk: What exactly is congestion pricing as just implemented in New York City and […]
