A new federal law will increase funding for local fire departments across the country. The new law, which was authored by Rhode Island Senator Jack Reed, will help fire departments purchase new equipment, hire and retain firefighters, and improve their training. “Rhode Island’s firefighters work around the clock to keep us safe and respond to … Read more
(WPRI) — In a second round of funding, 29 Rhode Island municipalities will be receiving $3.8 million in grants through the Learn365RI initiative. The grants are funded through the state’s budget. They range from about $40,000 to $400,000 and are aimed at supporting learning outside the traditional school day. RELATED: 7 RI communities receive grants … Read more
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WLNE) — Today, officials announced $700,000 in funding for improvements to the Providence Public Library. The library is home to hundreds of stories, and local lawmakers want to make sure it has space for even more, earmarking hundreds of thousands of dollars to bring the community into this space. “When we invest in … Read more
Sarah Doiron and Jake Holter 7 mins ago PROVIDENCE, R.I. (WPRI) — Rhode Island is set to receive a more than $3.8 million federal grant to address the state’s housing crisis. The money was earmarked through the Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing) program, which aims to identify and remove affordable housing barriers, … Read more