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THE U.S. SENATE this week passed a bipartisan public-lands package, which includes language from Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., to designate river segments within the Wood-Pawcatuck watershed as part of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. Pictured is a section of the Pawcatuck River in Westerly. / COURTESY WOOD-PAWCATUCK WATERSHED ASSOCIATION

Bill to protect Wood-Pawcatuck watershed passes U.S. Senate

Government 02/15/2019

HOPKINTON – The U.S. Senate this week voted 92-8 in favor of a bipartisan public-lands package, which includes language from Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., to...

FEDERAL FUNDING for General Dynamics Electric Boat’s U.S. Navy submarine construction program in Rhode Island and Connecticut should be secure as the company plans to hire hundreds of additional workers and expand its network of suppliers as the company ramps up the program in coming years./COURTESY/GENERAL DYNAMICS ELECTRIC BOAT

Trump, Dems agree on funding for Electric Boat sub program

Hot Topic 01/18/2019

Despite the federal budget standoff, Republican President Donald Trump and Rhode Island’s Democratic congressional leaders seem to agree on one important thing for the...

MAKING THINGS HAPPEN: Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., has made his mark in Congress by building bipartisan coalitions.   / PBN FILE PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Jack Reed sets an example for government service in troubled times

Editorial and Op-Ed 01/18/2019

Without shoving ourselves into too much of the business of Sen. Jack Reed, D-R.I., he should not be allowed to leave his Senate seat...

BOLD Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act OKs $100M for public health response

Government 01/07/2019

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The $100 million Building Our Largest Dementia, or BOLD, Infrastructure for Alzheimer’s Act, recently signed into law, applies a public health...

Sen. Jack Reed has been in the Senate since 1997, after serving six years in the U.S. House. Rhode Island’s senior senator has made a name for himself nationally in military affairs, currently serving as the ranking member on the Senate’s Committee on Armed Services. / PBN PHOTO/RUPERT WHITELEY

Coalitions keep partners focused

One Last Thing 12/28/2018

U.S. Sen. Jack Reed | D-R.I. Getting things done in the U.S. Senate requires consensus. It means working across the aisle and building an honorable,...

Quonset Development Corp. gets $3M to finish plans to expand rail...

Economic Activity 12/27/2018

NORTH KINGSTOWN – The Quonset Development Corp. received a $3 million federal grant for the Quonset Freight Rail Enhancements and Expansion project, which will...

Newport County Community Mental Health Center receives $2M federal grant

Government 12/21/2018

NEWPORT – The Newport County Community Mental Health Center received $2 million in federal funds to provide expanded and enhanced Certified Community Behavioral Health...

THE NEWPORT COUNTY Community Mental Health Center received $2 million in federal funds to expand and enhance its offering of Certified Community Behavioral Health Clinic services.

Newport County Community Mental Health Center receives $4M federal grant

Government 12/18/2018

NEWPORT – The Newport County Community Mental Health Center received a $4 million, two-year federal grant to provide expanded and enhanced Certified Community Behavioral...

EAST PROVIDENCE has received a $144,410 federal grant to develop a transportation improvement plan for its Waterfront District. Above, a map of East Providence from the East Providence Waterfront Commission's website. Each colored area reflects a different subdistrict within the district. / COURTESY EAST PROVIDENCE WATERFRONT DISTRICT COMMISSION

East Providence wins $144K federal grant for Waterfront District redesign

Government 12/13/2018

EAST PROVIDENCE – A $144,410 federal grant from the U.S. Economic Development Agency has been awarded to the city to develop a transportation improvement...