Tag: American Rescue Plan Act
City committee approves amended $124M ARPA plan
PROVIDENCE – More money will go to community recreation centers, with less available for small-business programs under the amended version of the city American...
Providence offers summer youth programs, jobs through ‘Eat, Play Learn PVD’
PROVIDENCE – Free meals and educational programs aren’t going away for Providence kids and young adults when the school year ends, with a host...
McKee announces recipients of $4.8M in Take it Outside grants
PROVIDENCE – Another $4.8 million worth of patio furniture, heat lamps and other outdoor-related additions are coming to Rhode Island retailers and restaurants under...
Five Questions With: Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies
Weayonnoh Nelson-Davies | Executive director, Economic Progress Institute
1. How would you describe the Economic Progress Institute and its mission? At EPI, our mission is to advocate...
Zoo looks to capitalize on record attendance
When Roger Williams Park Zoo opened in 1872, its collection of animals was small and included raccoons, guinea pigs and squirrels. Not exactly a...
R.I. Foundation study: Minority-owned businesses still lacking in state
PROVIDENCE – While the minority population in Rhode Island is increasing, the number of minority-owned businesses in the Ocean State still lag behind the...
RIPEC report warns of increasing general revenue spending trend
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island Public Expenditure Council is warning state policymakers about an increasing trend in general revenue spending, while calling for the...
Council approves resolution to seek RFPs for proposed public safety complex...
WOONSOCKET – The City Council on Monday evening voted 7-0 to approve a resolution for the city to go out to bid on constructing...
McKee makes $19M in ARPA funding available for state child care...
PROVIDENCE – Gov. Daniel J. McKee has made $19 million in American Rescue Plan Act money available to support the funding of early educator...
Do you believe state leaders are finally on the right path...
A House commission on March 10 unveiled an 11-bill package designed to take additional steps to address the state's affordable housing crisis.
The legislation call...
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