Tag: American Rescue Plan Act
Warwick planning to build new Toll Gate, Pilgrim high schools
WARWICK – The city’s school department has put together early plans to replace its two aging high schools in the near future, joining the...
Providence launches small-business assistance program
PROVIDENCE – The city is launching a new technical assistance and coaching program to help small businesses grow, Mayor Jorge O. Elorza and the...
Nursing homes to get $30M boost
Rhode Island’s nursing home industry has been ravaged during the COVID-19 pandemic, but some financial help appears to be on the way.
The state budget...
R.I. Senate OKs $13.6B state budget
PROVIDENCE – The state Senate on Thursday overwhelmingly approved a $13.6 billion budget for fiscal 2023 that prioritizes health care, affordable housing and several...
House OKs sweeping new spending in $13.6B state budget
PROVIDENCE - House lawmakers on Thursday overwhelmingly passed a $13.6 billion state budget for next fiscal year that boosts spending for affordable housing, social...
Providence eases COVID-19 Small Business Grant Program eligibility
PROVIDENCE – With 90% of the city’s small-business grant program funding still up for grabs and less than a month to spend it, city...
$60M ARPA investment at Quonset is vital
Representing the people of North Kingstown in the General Assembly is a great honor. It also gives us a chance to work with the...
R.I. Foundation leader Steinberg to retire in May 2023
PROVIDENCE – In about a year’s time, the leader of Rhode Island’s largest nonprofit funder will call it a career.
Neil D. Steinberg announced Monday...
Providence City Council gives first approval to $124M ARPA spending plan
PROVIDENCE – Plans for how to dole out Providence’s share of federal relief dollars are taking shape, with the City Council giving a first...
HealthSource RI open enrollment brings in more than 31K customers
EAST PROVIDENCE – HealthSource RI, the state’s health insurance marketplace, is reporting a jump in numbers after the end of its open enrollment period.
Customers...
