Tag: James R. Langevin
U.S. Naval ANTX event highlights unmanned technology, military partnerships
NEWPORT – The Naval Undersea Warfare Center Division Newport hosted the Advanced Naval Technology Exercise Human Machine Interaction Aug. 30-31.With over 50 participants from...
Three R.I. fire departments receive $107K for gear replacement
CENTRAL FALLS- The Central Falls, Kingston, and Albion fire departments have received $106,668 in federal funding to assist in purchasing new equipment, U.S. Sens....
Narragansett Fire Department awarded $218K grant for new gear, rescue training
NARRAGANSETT – The Narragansett Fire Department will be able to purchase needed equipment and provide water rescue training after receiving $218,096 in federal funding,...
R.I. Congressional delegation pushes for immediate release of $12.5M opioid funding
CRANSTON – After securing a $10 million increase in federal funds to a total of $12.5 million to address the opioid epidemic in Rhode...
R.I. receives $10M increase in opioid-mitigation funding
PROVIDENCE – Sens. Jack F. Reed, D-R.I., and Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I., led an effort to successfully change the grant formula for state opioid-mitigation funding...
Whitehouse appointed to Senate Finance Committee
WASHINGTON – U.S. Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse was appointed to the Senate Finance Committee by Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer Tuesday, the only major committee...
Alzheimer’s Association R.I. chapter presented Langevin Award
PROVIDENCE – Family Caregiver Alliance of Rhode Island launched its sixth annual award ceremony at the R.I. Statehouse on Nov. 2.Held each year to...
CTE a smart investment for states
In every congressional district across the country, businesses are reporting a common problem: high-skill, high-paying jobs are open, but applicants don’t have the necessary...
R.I. receives $8M in federal disaster preparedness funds
PROVIDENCE - Rhode Island will receive $7,911,775 in federal national preparedness funds to bolster its disaster preparedness and emergency response capabilities, U.S. Sens. Jack...
R.I. delegation announces $1.85M for Woonsocket’s Head Start program
PROVIDENCE – Nearly $1.85 million in federal funding has been allotted to expand access to early-childhood education and comprehensive services for children and families...
