Tag: congressional delegation
R.I. wants more say on Atlantic fisheries
Rhode Island punches above its weight when it comes to its fishing industry, landing more than $80 million of seafood annually, and some local...
Researchers, scientists across R.I. get $21M to support research, training
PROVIDENCE – Researchers and scientists across the state will receive a $21 million federal grant to strengthen the biomedical workforce pipeline and boost the...
$16M in federal funding secured for Newport Cliff Walk repairs
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is getting more than $16 million in federal funding to repair the iconic Cliff Walk in Newport.
The money for the...
R.I. receives $47.5M in federal funding for clean water projects
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive $47.5 million in federal funding to help pay for clean water projects, members of the state's congressional delegation...
R.I. congressional delegates discuss rate hikes, Ukraine at Chamber breakfast
WARWICK – With the Federal Reserve scheduled to next meet on June 14 to set the short-term interest rate, Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., on...
R.I. congressional delegation: new stimulus needed for states, cities; $600 weekly...
PROVIDENCE – The Rhode Island congressional delegation on Monday said an additional stimulus package will be needed to help cities and towns manage the...
Sept. 12 last day to register for RIMA Congressional Manufacturing Summit
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island Manufacturing Association will host a Congressional Manufacturing Summit at the Providence Marriott Downtown from 8-11 a.m. on Sept. 23.
Registration for...
R.I. to receive $60.3M federal grant for Viaduct reconstruction
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island will receive a federal $60.3 million Infrastructure for Rebuilding America, or INFRA, grant to replace and upgrade the northbound Providence...
R.I. congressional delegation announces $3.8M for R.I. firefighter hiring and training
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. congressional delegation announced $3.8 million in federal funds to help local fire departments hire 28 new firefighters and to enhance...