Tag: Gina Raimondo
Liberal R.I. could send Republican to U.S. House
PROVIDENCE (AP) – In liberal Rhode Island, Republican Allan Fung stands a chance of flipping a U.S. House seat and possibly helping his party...
R.I. misses out on $1B in federal funding for economic projects
WASHINGTON (AP) – Ambitions to jump-start the state’s biotech and blue economies with multi-millions in federal funding were dashed on Friday after neither Rhode...
Possible overturning of Roe sends abortion fight to states
WASHINGTON (AP) – If the U.S. Supreme Court follows through on overturning the landmark 1973 Roe v. Wade case that legalized abortion nationwide, it...
Raimondo tests positive for COVID-19 after ‘mild symptoms’
PROVIDENCE – U.S. Commerce Secretary Gina M. Raimondo, the former governor of Rhode Island, tested positive for COVID-19 on Wednesday after experiencing "mild symptoms,"...
Restore RI program expands to include nonprofits, child care facilities; doubles...
PROVIDENCE – After another bout of political pressure to expand relief for small businesses, Gov. Gina M. Raimondo and R.I. Commerce announced Wednesday major...
Gorbea extends voter-registration deadlines before June 2 primary
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island residents will have more time to register to vote or disaffiliate from a political party before the state’s June 2...
Raimondo to apply for SBA loans for small businesses
PROVIDENCE – Low-interest loans to help small businesses hurt by the new coronavirus could be available through the Rhode Island District Office of the...
CNE pulls out of talks with Lifespan, Brown; Partners deal is...
PROVIDENCE – Care New England Health System has opted out of three-way discussions between Lifespan Corp. and Brown University, CNE announced Tuesday.
CNE’s board voted...
Russillo named 2020 R.I. Teacher of the Year
JAMESTOWN – Elizabeth Russillo was named 2020 Rhode Island Teacher of the Year in a surprise ceremony at Smithfield High School, where Russillo is...
CCRI’s first class of R.I. Promise recipients set to graduate Thursday
PROVIDENCE – The Community College of Rhode Island is set to graduate its largest class in more than 20 years – about 2,300 students...
