Tag: Jack Reed
Reed seeks release of federal clean energy funding for Rhode Island
PROVIDENCE – Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., is urging the Trump administration to release around $80 million in previously awarded federal funds “to help Rhode Island...
The future of Pell grants is unclear for students
The federal Pell Grant program, named after the late Rhode Island Sen. Claiborne Pell, has money problems.
The Congressional Budget Office is projecting the program...
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...
RIDEM awards $1M in Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grants
PROVIDENCE – The R.I. Department of Environmental Management has awarded more than $1 million in Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure grants to four local organizations...
Officials celebrate opening of Track 15 Food Hall
PROVIDENCE – Track 15 Food Hall is now officially open for business.
Federal and state officials on Tuesday celebrated the opening of the highly anticipated,...
T.F. Green fastest-growing major airport in nation, federal data shows
WARWICK – Rhode Island T.F. Green International Airport is the fastest-growing major airport in the United States, according to the latest data released by...
Reed warns tariffs may be risky for U.S. maritime industry, could...
PROVIDENCE – The pace of U.S. shipbuilding could be hampered due to the uncertainty caused by President Donald Trump’s “unpredictable trade policies,” Jack Reed,...
R.I. gets $17.3M to fight homelessness
PROVIDENCE – Rhode Island is receiving $17.3 million in federal grants for homeless assistance, U.S. Sen Jack Reed announced Wednesday.
The funds, administered by the...
The Miriam and Bradley hospitals to study approaches to reduce postpartum...
PROVIDENCE – A research team from The Miriam Hospital and Bradley Hospital announced it will conduct a $10 million study comparing approaches to reduce...
R.I. congressional delegation secures funds for law enforcement, judicial tech upgrades
PROVIDENCE – A new round of funding from the 2024 appropriations bills is coming to several state agencies, local police departments and nonprofits to...