AmericanTowns is a virtual "town square", connecting you to all the events and news happening in Prudence Island Rhode Island. Whether it's town issues and community activism, or school calendars and sports schedules, AmericanTowns delivers the information faster and helps you use it better. en-us 30 https://www.americantowns.com/prudence-island-ri 144 69 https://www.americantowns.com/prudence-island-ri https://www.americantowns.com/images/atn_rss_logo.gif Thu, 07 Nov 2024 12:55:43 -0600 Senators Reed and Whitehouse, Mayor Elorza, & Rhode Island Foundation celebrate over $1.7 million in investments for Rhode Island Black Business https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-new-hq-for-ribba-and-an-equity-business-hub-to-empower-blackowned-and-minority-businesses-31486578-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/a-new-hq-for-ribba-and-an-equity-business-hub-to-empower-blackowned-and-minority-businesses-31486578-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – In an effort to advance automobile safety features, prevent avoidable car crashes, and save lives, U.S. Senator Jack Reed https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-markey-colleagues-urge-key-us-auto-regulator-to-accelerate-progress-on-safety-rules-31490823-coventry-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-markey-colleagues-urge-key-us-auto-regulator-to-accelerate-progress-on-safety-rules-31490823-coventry-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 PAWTUCKET, RI – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01) released the following statement today on the passing of former Rhode Island Attorney https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-mourns-death-of-judge-richard-j-israel-31488776-pawtucket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-mourns-death-of-judge-richard-j-israel-31488776-pawtucket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Providence, RI – U.S. Senators Jack Reed and Sheldon Whitehouse and Congressmen Jim Langevin and David Cicilline today announced a major $63.8 https://www.americantowns.com/news/federal-delegation-announces-638-million-to-cut-energy-costs-for-rhode-islanders-and-make-homes-more-efficient-31488778-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/federal-delegation-announces-638-million-to-cut-energy-costs-for-rhode-islanders-and-make-homes-more-efficient-31488778-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 PROVIDENCE, RI – Today, U.S. Senator Jack Reed (D-RI) issued the following statement on Tuesday’s election results: “It was a https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-statement-on-election-results-31489502-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-statement-on-election-results-31489502-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee released the following statement today in recognition of Veterans Day: “Today is an important day for https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-issues-statement-in-recognition-of-veterans-day-31489573-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-issues-statement-in-recognition-of-veterans-day-31489573-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 BRISTOL, RI – In a heartfelt ceremony on Friday, Governor Dan McKee led the state’s official Veterans Day proceedings to honor those who https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-leads-veterans-day-ceremony-31489574-bristol-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-leads-veterans-day-ceremony-31489574-bristol-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – As Congress returns to Washington, DC this week with a long to-do list of legislative items, including appropriations bills and https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-time-for-the-us-senate-to-say-i-do-to-passing-bipartisan-law-codifying-marriage-equality-31490038-woonsocket-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/reed-time-for-the-us-senate-to-say-i-do-to-passing-bipartisan-law-codifying-marriage-equality-31490038-woonsocket-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman David N. Cicilline (RI-01), Chairman of the House Judiciary Committee’s Subcommittee on Antitrust, https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-we-must-ensure-that-sexual-harassment-and-assault-survivors-can-share-their-stories-31490253-warwick-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/cicilline-we-must-ensure-that-sexual-harassment-and-assault-survivors-can-share-their-stories-31490253-warwick-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 With RI slated to receive a major infusion of federal broadband funding, the Congressional Delegation, Sec. Raimondo, & RI Commerce roll out https://www.americantowns.com/news/ri-nets-55m-broadband-grants-to-upgrade-ocean-states-network-and-provide-affordable-reliable-highspeed-internet-for-all-31495065-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/ri-nets-55m-broadband-grants-to-upgrade-ocean-states-network-and-provide-affordable-reliable-highspeed-internet-for-all-31495065-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Courts Subcommittee Chairmen ask if SCOTUS has taken steps to limit inappropriate far-right influence campaign targeting Republican-appointed justices https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-whitehouse-and-rep-johnson-press-scotus-about-apparent-ethical-lapses-after-new-outside-influence-scandal-emerges-31495309-foster-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/sen-whitehouse-and-rep-johnson-press-scotus-about-apparent-ethical-lapses-after-new-outside-influence-scandal-emerges-31495309-foster-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Rhode Island Set to Commence Adult Use Marijuana Sales on December 1 PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee and the Rhode Island Department https://www.americantowns.com/news/rhode-island-set-to-commence-adult-use-marijuana-sales-on-december-1-31495450-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/rhode-island-set-to-commence-adult-use-marijuana-sales-on-december-1-31495450-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 McKee Administration Announces $1.4M to Fund Over 75 Additional Beds for Emergency Shelter PROVIDENCE, RI – The McKee Administration https://www.americantowns.com/news/mckee-administration-announces-14m-to-fund-over-75-additional-beds-for-emergency-shelter-31495455-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/mckee-administration-announces-14m-to-fund-over-75-additional-beds-for-emergency-shelter-31495455-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 To Strengthen the Workforce, RIDE Partners with 19 High Quality Adult Education Providers for FY23-FY27 Grant Cycle PROVIDENCE, RI – https://www.americantowns.com/news/to-strengthen-the-workforce-ride-partners-with-19-high-quality-adult-education-providers-for-fy23fy27-grant-cycle-31495460-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/to-strengthen-the-workforce-ride-partners-with-19-high-quality-adult-education-providers-for-fy23fy27-grant-cycle-31495460-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600 Governor McKee Wishes Rhode Islanders a Happy Thanksgiving PROVIDENCE, RI – Governor Dan McKee today issued the following statement https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-wishes-rhode-islanders-a-happy-thanksgiving-31495462-providence-ri.html https://www.americantowns.com/news/governor-mckee-wishes-rhode-islanders-a-happy-thanksgiving-31495462-providence-ri.html Government and Politics Thu, 07 Nov 2024 00:00:00 -0600